We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- These "Shinnou" (Prince and Princess), the main characters of the Hinamatsuri (Girls' Festival), are a pair consisting of the Emperor and Empress. These elegant Hina dolls are characterized by their elegant, gentle expressions and meticulously crafted costumes. Key Product Features Male Doll (Lord): Cloth: He wears a brocade tunic (sokutai) with clouds and traditional patterns woven in gold thread on a noble purple background. Items: In his right hand he holds a shaku (scepter), a traditional Japanese scepter held during ceremonies. Head: He wears a crown (kanmuri), the formal attire of a military officer. Female Doll (Princess): Cloth: He wears a vibrant, layered junihitoe (twelve-layered kimono) with vermilion and orange as the base color. The gradations of color (kasane) on the cuffs and hem are beautifully expressed. Items: In her hand, she holds an open, ornately painted hiogi fan. Head: This figure recreates the osuberakashi hairstyle of Heian period aristocrats, complete with gorgeous gold hair ornaments such as a kanzashi and a comb. Design Key Points Face: Rather than the modern-style wide eyes, the face exudes classical beauty, similar to the slender, elegant Kyoto face. Tailoring: The volume of the costume and the natural wrinkles in the garment reveal the careful handiwork of a skilled artisan. Emperor / Empress Set of 2 20*17*15cm 188g 23*21*11cm 160g (H0276/H0280)