Gonin Bayashi set, five Hina Matsuri musicians
CHF 2’500.–
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Hina-ningyo, doll for the Girls’ Festival, 19th century
CHF 1’900.–
- Historian certificate of authenticity included
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Description
Traditional Japanese doll (Hina-ningyo) for the Girls’ Festival, Hina Matsuri, with face and hands in gofun with hand-painted features and a kimono in Nishiki silk with gold-thread weaves. The base is a traditional stand that simulates the imperial tatami, with borders in decorated fabric.
- Period
- 19th century (late Edo period / early Meiji period)
- Material
- brocaded silk and gofun (oyster-shell powder and animal glue)
- Dimensions
- height 29.5 cm, width 23 cm, depth 12 cm (doll), 18 × 16 cm (tatami)
- Condition
- good, consistent with the age of the object; the gofun of the face intact and free of significant cracks
- Provenance
- The Gallery, Akasaka, Tokyo; Jeffrey Montgomery, Lugano
- Certificate
- original from Akasaka (Tokyo), dated 1 September 1979
- Details
- hair in natural fibre
- Product code
- MB_02
