Bijin Ningyo by Renowned Master Hirata Goyo II

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1950: item #1124315
R719

Magnificent master work by Hirata Gōyō II (1903 - 1981) of a Bijin (young beauty). It features a wonderfully carved head and body cover with many layers of gofun oyster shell lacquer, with sumptuous brocade with gold thread wave pattern and applied chirimen silk with painted image of waves and cherry blossoms. circa 1945. 14.5 inches (37cm) tall. After graduating from elementary school, Hirata Gōyō II studied the creation of dolls under his father, Gōyō (the fir... Click for details

Japanese Red Lacquered Doll Display Case

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1940: item #1123375
3A89B

Japanese red lacquered on wood framed display or doll case with glass panels, 17" high, 16"wide, 9 1/2" deep, back side lift up to open. There are small hooks on four(4) corners of frame to hold shelves-see pictures. The glass panels are fine, some red lacquer losses on the wooden frame area, with black wooden bottom, back panel is original frame with newer paper pasted.

Rare and Fine Edo Period Musha Ningyo of Sen no Rikyu

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1837 VR: item #1116515
R725

Rare and Fine Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo for the Boy's Day display, depicting the celebrated tea master and political adviser Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591), in a kneeling position wearing rich silk brocades. He is displayed in front of a beautiful and elegant wood and silk screen with four continuing panels of a dragon flying in the clouds and chasing the magic pearl of immortality. The screen is made of black lacquered wood with gilt threads couched and stumpworked onto a dark black silk... Click for details

19th Century Bunraku Puppet and Painting of Osome

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #1116513
R724

This rare 19th Century Bunraku Puppet of Osome, and rare scroll painting of Osome came from a private collection of theater art in Japan. The puppet a heroine in the play, Shinpan Utazaimon Nozakimura no Dan (Osome Hisamatsu). It is made of wood and covered with many layers of gofun (crushed oyster shell), with painted features, dressed in a sumptuous brocade silk kimono and obi. Her head moves up and down, and from side to side. Bamboo stand is included. The painting on paper, with ceramic ... Click for details

A Japanese Emperor Doll -Girls Day Festival –19th/20th

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1930: item #1094537
ICHI 297

A fine Girls Day doll of the Japanese Emperor (Odairi-sama), Late Meiji to Taisho period, c. 1890s-1920s. It is a wonderful representation of the Emperor – he is dressed in fine silk, hand-embroidered brocade costume, and a beautifully crafted face with a delightful, animated expression. Traditionally made for display on Girls Day, celebrated annually in Japan. Among the features commonly found aregofun faces and hands, hat and crown, sword, fan, tatami mats and black lacquer bases. The set of ... Click for details

Rare and Intact Edo Period Pair of Samurai Ningyo

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1837 VR: item #1090553
R317

Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo (Boys Day) Dolls, Samurai Set. Ningyo this early almost never appear for sale, much less with accessories, as we have here with this very fine quality pair. They have finely carved faces, and are lacquered with many coats of gofun (white oyster shell pigment). They are adorned with sumptuous silk brocades and silk armor, indicative of Edo Period Ningyo artistry. Tallest Ningyo: 19 inches (48.25cm).

Japan's First Emperor Jimmu, Musha Ningyo by Beishu

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1970: item #1090543
R300

Japanese Musha Ningyo of Jimmu, the First Emperor of Japan, made by Beishu. Beishu has Mukei Bunkazai status (Important Intangible Cultural Property). His Shoki shows great craftsmanship, with silk hair, glass eyes, gofun face and hands, with sumptuous silk brocade. This magnificent sculpture reaches the level of the master work of Beishu, whose work is found in museums and important collections of the Showa Period in Japan. Signed and dated 1960. 20 inches (51cm) high.

Shoki the Demon Queller, Musha Ningyo by Master Beishu

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1970: item #1090539
R241

Japanese Musha Ningyo of Shoki the Demon Queller, made by Beishu. Beishu has Mukei Bunkazai status (Important Intangible Cultural Property). His Shoki shows great craftsmanship, with silk hair, glass eyes, gofun face and hands, with sumptuous silk brocade. This magnificent sculpture reaches the level of the master work of Beishu, whose work is found in museums and important collections of the Showa Period in Japan. Signed and dated 1960. 21 inches (53.25cm) high.

Isho Ningyo of Two Geisha Singing and Playing Music

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #1090527
R301

A 19th Century Isho Ningyo set of two Geisha entertainers, one a Koto Player, the other the highest ranking Orian singing. They are of the finest quality. They have beautifully carved faces and hands, and wear gorgeous, sumptuous brocades with fantastic embroidery. The Orian has fine embroidery of a carp ascending a waterfall, a crane, and turtles on waves. The Koto Player has embroidery of cherry blossoms and patterns of gold threads. The Koto is made of paloma wood, teak, and ivory. Geis... Click for details

Rare Pair of Girl's Day Palace Guardian Dolls

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #1084293
R505

Japanese Edo Period Rare Large Pair of Girl's Day Festival Palace Guardians. They have all of their accessories and they are presented on wonderful stands. Their faces are carved of wood with amazing features. An extraordinary work of Ningyo Artistry. Height: 18 inches, 46 cm.