Emperor doll 男雛 (obina) - Brocade, Gofun, Silk, Glass - Japan - Bakumatsu period (Mid-19th century)
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This original Japanese male Emperor doll (男雛, obina), dating to the Bakumatsu period of the mid-19th century, is made of brocade, gofun, silk and glass, measures 31.5 × 36 × 19 cm, and is in good antique condition with wear and some losses to the hair and textiles.
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An antique emperor doll 男雛 (obina), originally forming part of a set of imperial dolls 内裏雛 (dairi-bina) displayed during the Hinamatsuri 雛祭り (Girls’ Festival).
The seated figure is dressed in layered court robes, with a brown brocade outer garment woven with floral motifs and contrasting textile layers visible below. The finely modelled face is finished in gofun 胡粉 (shell paste), with delicately painted features and glass-inlaid eyes. The hands are carefully carved and positioned formally before the body.
Imperial dolls such as this were traditionally placed on the uppermost tier of a Hinamatsuri display, representing the Emperor and Empress in the setting of the imperial court.
Period: Japan – Bakumatsu period (Mid-19th century)
Dimensions:
Height 31.5 cm, Width 36 cm, Depth 19 cm.
In good antique condition with traces of wear consistent with age. There are losses to the hair, as commonly seen on dolls of this type, together with wear and some losses to the textiles. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateAn antique emperor doll 男雛 (obina), originally forming part of a set of imperial dolls 内裏雛 (dairi-bina) displayed during the Hinamatsuri 雛祭り (Girls’ Festival).
The seated figure is dressed in layered court robes, with a brown brocade outer garment woven with floral motifs and contrasting textile layers visible below. The finely modelled face is finished in gofun 胡粉 (shell paste), with delicately painted features and glass-inlaid eyes. The hands are carefully carved and positioned formally before the body.
Imperial dolls such as this were traditionally placed on the uppermost tier of a Hinamatsuri display, representing the Emperor and Empress in the setting of the imperial court.
Period: Japan – Bakumatsu period (Mid-19th century)
Dimensions:
Height 31.5 cm, Width 36 cm, Depth 19 cm.
In good antique condition with traces of wear consistent with age. There are losses to the hair, as commonly seen on dolls of this type, together with wear and some losses to the textiles. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Bakumatsu period (Mid-19th century)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Brocade, Gofun, Silk, Glass
Height
31.5 cm
Width
36 cm
Title of artwork
Emperor doll 男雛 (obina)
Depth
19 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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