Japanese Doll of a Samurai on a Horse

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #1084291
R106

A wonderful 19th Century Boy's Day Ningyo of a boy dressed as a Samurai in full armor, featuring a dragon, sword, helmet, and bow and arrows. His wonderful face is carved of wood and covered with many layers of Gofun (oyster sell lacquer). He is riding a battle horse in full dress, all creating a spectacular work of art. The original wood box is included. Height: 23 inches (58.5cm), width: 18 inches (46cm).

Edo Period Ningyo of Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #1084289
R504

Edo Period Japanese Musha Ningy� (Boy's Day Doll) depicting the legendary Toyotomi Hideyoshi seated in a court position wearing dramatic brocades and lacquered armor, a fan in his right hand and wearing a classic Eboshi cap. His face is finely carved with a regal expression. Height: 15 inches (38cm), width: 15 inches (38cm).

Antique Japanese Gosho Dolls

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #1083363

CharmingTaisho period (c1920) gosho dolls. Musician plays flute while the other figure carries out the lion dance. Gold leafing on costumes. Made of earthenware. Base measures 6.25" by 11.25", height 11.75".

Bunraku Ningyo Puppet Head, Princess, Signed

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1980: item #1080160
MOR2956

A large and fantastic Bunraku Puppet head of a princes signed by Tamura Tsuneo (Ningyoko). It is in fine condition�@with only some discoloration in the Gofun typical of exposure to humidity (not surprising in Japan!). The head moves on a hinge pin via a toggle on the neck allowing a surprising variety of moods to be expressed simply through angle, light and shadow. It bears a Yaki-in stamp by the maker on the base of the head�@and neck reading Awa Ningyoko The head (kashira) is carved from a b... Click for details

Bunraku Ningyo Puppet Head, by Hiraike Seiun

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1980: item #1078572
MOR2955

A large and fantastic Bunraku Puppet head bearing on the neck the yaki-in stamp of Hiraike Seiun of Awaji. It is in very fine condition. Via an ingenious system of toggles on the neck the eyes move up and down or close, the eyebrows move up and down and of course the head moves on the neck. The head (kashira) is carved from a block of wood, with the workings built inside, then the face is attached and all is covered with gofun and the hair applied. ... Click for details

Bunraku Ningyo Puppet Head, signed by Kondo Tenguben

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1940: item #1078519
MOR2954

This one belongs in a museum! A large and fantastic Bunraku Puppet head made by Kondo Tenguben bearing his Yaki-in stamp beneath the neck and dated Showa 13 (1938). It is in very fine condition. Via an ingenious system of toggles on the neck the eyes move up and down or close, the eyebrows move up and down and of course the head moves on the neck. The head (kashira) is carved from a block of wood, with the workings built inside, then the face is attached and all is covered with gofun and the ... Click for details

Antique Boxed Set, 12 Japanese Devil Masks w/Glass Eyes

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #1062429
MOR2900

A set of 12 uniquely crafted masks of devils dating from the Meiji period enclosed in a period custom made kiri-wood box titled Kodai-men Hina-gata Juni-ko (12 miniature ancient masks). They are created from clay covered in gofun and mineral pigments with inset eyes of glass and ivory teeth and horns. Each mask is roughly 9 x 8 x 5 cm (3-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 2 inches). There are some minor losses to the coloration but otherwise all are in fine condition. The box has served its purpose well, protect... Click for details

Antique Japanese Meiji Costume Doll Maiko

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #1056371
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This is a fine Maiko Isho Ningyo , costume doll from Kyoto in the Meiji period (1868-1912) . Her elegant kimono is made of Chirimen, crepe cloth, sleeves and collars are decorated with fine embroideries and her Obidome (ornament for kimono belt) has nice carvings of leaves in metal. Her Nihongami, traditional hair style has shibori, tie dyed , chirimen ,Tsumami kanzashi, silk fabrics folded into flowers, and a Bira- bira kanzashi , dangling hair accessory. Her mouth is slightly opened in a... Click for details

Antique Japanese Emperor and Empress Hina Dolls, Meiji

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #1053618
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DESCRIPTION: A fine pair of large Japanese Emperor and Empress dolls, or kokin-bina, presented in formal court dress. The empress� attire is quite elaborate, using fine brocade silks with hand embroidered flowers. In her hands she holds a painted fan and is crowned with an elaborate headdress representing a bird with long hanging beads attached. Both dolls have gofun faces and hands, which are in excellent condition. The accessories include the empress� crown and tasseled fan, and the empero... Click for details

Two Ichimatsu Dolls � Big Sister-Little Sister � Showa

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1960: item #1046074
ICHI 99

These two charming Ichimatsu dolls were obviously made by the same Japanese doll maker as they have very similar kimonos and expressions. Because one is larger than the other we have always thought of the two as "Big Sister" and "Little Sister". The larger doll measures 10� tall by 4� wide by 1 �� deep. Her Little Sister measures 8� tall by 4� wide by 2 �� deep. They are in very good condition � the kimonos have faded a bit � and there are tiny chips on the very tip of two of the fingers. Both h... Click for details