Set of 15 Hina Ningyo dolls for Hinamatsuri - Bisque porcelain - Fujisawa Kamiko Ya - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
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Set of 15 Hina Ningyo dolls in bisque porcelain from Japan, dating to the Shōwa period and created by Fujisawa Kamiko Ya, officially original and in good condition with the corner signs of ageing on fabrics; each figure about 8 cm, accompanied by a gilt leaf-style byobu backdrop, with some accessories missing as described.
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Sets of 15 traditional Japanese Hinamatsuri dolls. The set includes the main Emperor and Empress (Odairi-sama and Ohime-sama), the ladies-in-waiting, musicians, and attendants. The dolls wear multi-layer kimonos in silk or brocade with intricate workmanship, traditional hairstyles, and are accompanied by a miniature gold-leaf byobu screen as a backdrop. The figures depict a scene from the Imperial Court, a hallmark of traditional Japanese culture, typically displayed on Girls’ Day.
Materials and craftsmanship
Faces in gofun paste (ground shells), fabrics in silk and synthetic brocade, wood, lacquered finish, gold leaf paper for the screen. Each figure measures about 8 cm per side.
The set is in excellent condition, with minimal signs of aging on the fabrics. The faces show no evident cracks or pigment loss. Some small accessories may show slight signs of wear due to age, but the overall condition is excellent.
That said, some accessories are missing or incomplete:
- The central figure on the second level lacks the sanpo (the ritual tray with a cup).
- The flutist on the third level lacks the flute.
- The Taiko drum lacks its drum skin.
- One or two other small objects may be missing from the hands of the figures.
Produced by Fujisawa Kamiko Ya, a handicraft shop in Fujisawa, in the late 1980s. The set was purchased by me in Japan in 1990.
Sets of 15 traditional Japanese Hinamatsuri dolls. The set includes the main Emperor and Empress (Odairi-sama and Ohime-sama), the ladies-in-waiting, musicians, and attendants. The dolls wear multi-layer kimonos in silk or brocade with intricate workmanship, traditional hairstyles, and are accompanied by a miniature gold-leaf byobu screen as a backdrop. The figures depict a scene from the Imperial Court, a hallmark of traditional Japanese culture, typically displayed on Girls’ Day.
Materials and craftsmanship
Faces in gofun paste (ground shells), fabrics in silk and synthetic brocade, wood, lacquered finish, gold leaf paper for the screen. Each figure measures about 8 cm per side.
The set is in excellent condition, with minimal signs of aging on the fabrics. The faces show no evident cracks or pigment loss. Some small accessories may show slight signs of wear due to age, but the overall condition is excellent.
That said, some accessories are missing or incomplete:
- The central figure on the second level lacks the sanpo (the ritual tray with a cup).
- The flutist on the third level lacks the flute.
- The Taiko drum lacks its drum skin.
- One or two other small objects may be missing from the hands of the figures.
Produced by Fujisawa Kamiko Ya, a handicraft shop in Fujisawa, in the late 1980s. The set was purchased by me in Japan in 1990.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
Number of objects
15
Artist
Fujisawa Kamiko Ya
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Bisque porcelain
Title of artwork
Set of 15 Hina Ningyo dolls for Hinamatsuri
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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