Musha ningyo (武者人形 — warrior doll) - Doll - Japan

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A Japanese Musha ningyo warrior doll carved in wood with silk robes, 24 cm high, 17 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep, depicting Shoki with kumadori makeup and a sword, in good condition.

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Shoki (鍾馗), the demon-queller, The red face (kumadori makeup), wild black beard, imposing stance, and sword are hallmarks of powerful, fearsome characters in Japanese folk tradition, meiji period 1868-1912.
Good condition, the paint on the stand (dai) has been slightly touched up, the doll is in very good condition.

Construction & Style:
The face is carved and painted wood with bold red kumadori makeup — the thick black brow lines signal strength and righteousness
A magnificent long black beard made from real hair.
Elaborate brocade robes in deep blue/purple with gold floral patterns, typical of high-quality Japanese craft dolls
A white obi-style sash and red tasseled cord detail
He holds a sword.


Shipped well-packaged and sent by registered mail.















Shoki (鍾馗), the demon-queller, The red face (kumadori makeup), wild black beard, imposing stance, and sword are hallmarks of powerful, fearsome characters in Japanese folk tradition, meiji period 1868-1912.
Good condition, the paint on the stand (dai) has been slightly touched up, the doll is in very good condition.

Construction & Style:
The face is carved and painted wood with bold red kumadori makeup — the thick black brow lines signal strength and righteousness
A magnificent long black beard made from real hair.
Elaborate brocade robes in deep blue/purple with gold floral patterns, typical of high-quality Japanese craft dolls
A white obi-style sash and red tasseled cord detail
He holds a sword.


Shipped well-packaged and sent by registered mail.















Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Musha ningyo (武者人形 — warrior doll)
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good
Packaging
.
Material
Wood, Silk
Width
17 cm
Height
24 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
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Objects sold
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