Museum quality Musha Ningyō (Warrior Doll) of Young Kusunoki Masashige ,Dated June 1910 (Meiji 43) - Doll - 1900-1910 - Japan

Museum quality Musha Ningyō (Warrior Doll) of Young Kusunoki Masashige – By the Imperial Doll Maker Maruhei (Ōki Heizō III) – Dated June 1910 (Meiji 43)
Excellent condition, complete with Gilded and engraved Katana.

Size kiribako : 32H x 41W x 24D
Size Ningyo : 22,5H x 27W x 17D

An exceptional, museum-quality Japanese Musha Ningyō (Warrior Doll) representing the legendary samurai hero Kusunoki Masashige as a young noble. This exquisite piece was crafted in June 1910 (Meiji 43) by the absolute pinnacle of Japanese doll-making royalty: the world-renowned Maruhei workshop (Ōki Heizō III) in Kyoto.
The successive generations of Ōki Heizō were elite artisans who exclusively supplied dolls to the Japanese Imperial Court, the aristocracy, and wealthy merchant families. Dolls from the Maruhei workshop are highly sought after by international museums and serious collectors for their unmatched realism, historical accuracy, and exquisite textiles.
Historical Context & Visual Details:
• The Subject: The doll portrays the youth of Kusunoki Masashige (1294–1336), the ultimate historical symbol of loyalty (chūkun) and samurai virtue in Japan. He is depicted with refined, youthful features to serve as a moral role model (kyōkun) for children during the Boy's Day (Tango no Sekku) festival.
• Attire: The young hero is dressed in magnificent, heavy silk brocade (kinran) garments featuring intricate woven patterns, over highly detailed traditional samurai armor plates (yoroi). He holds a commander's fan/baton in his hand.
• Condition: The doll is in remarkable, authentic antique condition for its age (116 years old), preserving its original facial pigment, hair styling, and textile integrity.
The Original Presentation Box (Kiribako):
The doll comes housed in its original, heavy paulownia wood storage box. The calligraphy on the box serves as its perfect historical passport:
• Outer Lid: Inscribed with “Kusunoki Kyōkun Ningyō” (Kusunoki Moral Lesson Doll)
• Inner Lid: Dated exactly to “Meiji Yonjū-san Nen Roku-gatsu” (June 1910) and signed with the artisan/owner mark “Makoto” (Loyalty).
• Original Maker's Label: The interior features the fully preserved, authentic large paper label of Kyoto Maruya - Ōki Heizō (Maruhei), located at the historic Shijō-Sakai-machi intersection. The label proudly displays the company's registered trademark and the prestigious Imperial Chrysanthemum seals awarded at the National Industrial Exhibitions (Naikoku Kangyō Hakurankai).

Shipped well-packaged and sent by registered mail.