Japanese Girl Festival Court Laughing Man Servant Hina Doll Matsuri Wood ID571

Vtg Girl Festival Hina Matsuri Wooden Court Servant Doll 

This vintage Japanese wooden court man servant doll wears a white kimono with a purple decorative string and a dark red under kimono. It is part of the three Shicho manservants found in Hina doll sets. This particular doll is represented with a laughing face. This is a quality hina doll made of silk and wood and the head is removable as it was handcrafted separately from the body with a wood base and gofun, a white chalk commonly used in crafting doll faces made from the shells of oysters, clams, etc. This doll sits on a wooden lacquered stand decorated with maki-e art on the front. This elegant doll is an excellent addition to any hina set of doll collection.

**Head will be removed for shipping for safety of the product.

The Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival) in Japan is a traditional event celebrated on March 3rd every year, primarily to wish for the healthy growth and happiness of girls. Hina dolls are an essential part of Hinamatsuri and are prominently displayed in homes during the festival.

• White, purple, black, dark red
  
• Silk, wood, paper, gofun
• C1960
• Item weight: 177 grams
• Packed weight: 527 grams
• Approx. 18.2 cm long x 12 cm wide x 16.3 cm tall
  
• Good condition considering age. Stains and holes. Marks on the stand. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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