Vtg Girl Festival Hina Matsuri Wooden Court Musician Doll
This vintage Japanese wooden court musician doll wears a gorgeous orange and light brown hakama kimono with a family crest pattern on it and a small black hat. 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 doll collection.
**The head will be removed for shipping for the product's safety.
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.
- Light brown, orange, blue, brown, red, black
- Silk, wood, paper, gofun
- C1960
- Item weight: 191 grams
- Packed weight: 541 grams
- Approx. 18.3 cm long x 12.2 cm wide x 20.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some damage to one eye. Scratches 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
Shipping: We ship worldwide by Japan Post. You can see the shipping prices and options by adding this item to your cart. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment.
About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
