Edo Period Boy's Doll of Legendary Warrior in Childhood

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1837 VR: item #626875
R32

Edo Period (circa 1820) Japanese Musha Ningyo of Ushiwaka- maru, a brave boy who grew up to be the great warrior Minamoto Yoshitsune. This is a wonderful, rare early example with ail of his original accessories. He is wearing sumptuous brocades and lacquered armor and has a wonderful bearing and just a great face. 13.25 inches, (33.5cm) tall. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.

Japanese Edo Period Boys Day Doll of a Court Figure

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1837 VR: item #626873
R177

Edo Period (circa 1800) Japanese Musha Ningyō (Boys Day Doll) in court attire. This early example is wearing a court hat and court robes of sumptuous brocades. He is holding a fan and sword at his side. It is of very high quality and likely made for a Daimyo family. 11.5 inches, 29 cm tall. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.

Ojin, Japan's First Emperor,Fine Japanese Boys Day Doll

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #626872
R34

Early Meiji Period (circa 1870) Japanese Musha Ningyō (Boys Day Doll) of Emperor Ojin, Japan's first historically verified emperor. He has been deified as Hachiman Daimyojin, regarded as the guardian of warriors. This boys day figure is gorgeous in every way. The brocades are so sumptuous and the face is magnificent. He is wearing a Kabuto (court hat) and holding a long battle baton complete with a sword. The figure is 14 inches (35.5 cm) tall, and the overall height is 24.5 inches (62cm). From ... Click for details

Musha Ningyo of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Unifier of Japan

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #626869
R97

Meiji Period (circa 1880) Japanese Musha Ningyō (Boys Day Doll) depicting the Legendary Toyotomi Hideyoshi, seated in court position wearing dramatic brocades and gold lacquered armor, a gembun fan in his right hand and wearing a classic winged cap. His face is finely carved with a regal expression. This Ningyō is Meiji craftsmanship at its best. 14.5 inches, 37 cm. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.

Japanese Ambassador Doll, Exceptionally High Quality

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1940: item #626866
R5

Japanese Ambassador Ningyō. These were used as international gifts of cultural exchange. This doll has a poignant face with a compelling expression. She is a very young little girl wearing a rich dark blue kimono with pale flowers and a red obi. It is really just a wonderful doll that will surely enhance any serious doll collection. 29.25 inches, (74.5cm) tall. circa 1930's. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.

Spectacularly Adorned Fine Japanese Battle Horse Doll

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #626862
R162

Late 19th Century Japanese Kazari-Uma (Battle Horse). This deluxe extraordinary example is attributed to Marurei, one of the most important Ningyō artists. He now has Japanese National Treasure status. This handsomely adorned military horse is displayed on a Boys Day stand. The body hair is done by a technique called Ke-Ue-Saiku "fine work of fur planting" in which silk hairs are pasted on. It has ivory teeth, and has gorgeous silk and lacquer trappings. It is positioned on a fine lacquere... Click for details

Rare and Spectacular Pair of 18th Century Samurai Dolls

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1800: item #626853
R160

Extremely Rare 18th Century Edo Period (circa 1780) Musha Ningyō (Japanese Boys Day Figures) representing the famed brave warrior, Kato Kiyomasa (1562-1611), who accompanied Hideyoshi on his campaign against Korea. He is gloriously represented here, along with his attendant holding a banner of a Buddhist prayer, in this spectacular Ningyō. Kato is wearing sumptuous brocades, a black velvet trim robe with gold trim and is holding a spear with a sword at his side. He is seated on a military ca... Click for details

Finest Example of Highly Sought After Palace Baby Doll

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #626846
R107

Japanese Hai Hai Gosho Ningyō. This extremely rare form of Japanese Doll is one of the most sought after of Gosho (Palace Doll). They were presented to Royalty and upper class at the birth of a baby, and placed in the baby's chamber to protect from and absorb bad spirits. This is a very large example of this type of Gosho. It is covered with many layers of Gofun (Oyster Shell Lacquer) over papier mache. The hair is made entirely of silk. This most adorable baby is wearing a brocade bib and sit... Click for details

Tall, Early 19th Century Ningyo, Japanese Hugging Doll

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1837 VR: item #626841
R85

Edo Period (circa 1820) Japanese Daki Ningyō (Hugging Doll) standing at the unusual height of 27.5 inches (70 cm), making him a very rare and striking figure. It is most uncommon to see this type of Ningyō outside of Japan, for they are highly prized by the Japanese. A widely held theory has it that these dolls were commissioned by patrons of Geisha as presentation gifts. This one is outstanding in every way. It has a wonderfully expressive face and conveys a very happy spirit. He wears a specta... Click for details

Large and Very Expressive Ningyo, Japanese Sumo Doll

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #626836
R54

Rare Large Edo Period (circa 1830-1860) Japanese Gosho Ningyo Depicting a Sumo Wrestler, clothed in exceptional finely embroidered textile with a floral design and Shishi (guardian of Buddha) on chirimen silk crepe. This large scale, wood-carved Ningyō has a beautifully rendered expressive face lacquered with Gofun (Oyster Shell). The pose is most striking, as well. Really an extraordinary find for the Ningyō enthusiast. 18 inches, 46 cm. From a widely renowned and published collection that has b... Click for details