Antique Japanese Warrior Doll Meijing era 1868-1912 workmanship exquisite ,Culturally Important & Authentic Japanese Samurai Doll - Meiji - Edo - Survivor East Asia, Japan, late Edo to Meiji period, ca. mid-19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of antique wood and cloth dolls, one is a Musha-ningyo representing a samurai or shogun, and the warrior figure is a Takeda doll, in dynamic pose upon a wooden pedestal. The samurai is in a seated position and originally sat on a military field chair. The silk brocade is decorated with metallic threads and the arms is made from brass plates, and both hands have curled grip that could hold either his included bow or sword. This is a special warrior doll known as a musha-ningyo that was made to celebrate Boy’s Day to inspire bravery and courage. The other Takeda doll is more dynamic, mimicking the poses of the Kabuki actors. The dolls were elaborately dressed and represented ideal heroes and strong leaders from history and legends. Size of Takeda w/ base: 8.5″ x11"
I have him seated on a basket not original to doll
This is a rare opportunity to own a culturally and historically important Japanese antiquity.; Antique Japanese Warrior Doll Meijing era 1868-1912 workmanship exquisite ,Culturally Important & Authentic Japanese Samurai Doll - Meiji - Edo - Survivor East Asia, Japan, late Edo to Meiji period, ca. mid-19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of antique wood and cloth dolls, one is a Musha-ningyo representing a samurai or shogun, and the warrior figure is a Takeda doll, in dynamic pose upon a wooden pedestal. The samurai is in a seated position and originally sat on a military field chair. The silk brocade is decorated with metallic threads and the arms is made from brass plates, and both hands have curled grip that could hold either his included bow or sword. This is a special warrior doll known as a musha-ningyo that was made to celebrate Boy’s Day to inspire bravery and courage. The other Takeda doll is more dynamic, mimicking the poses of the Kabuki actors. The dolls were elaborately dressed and represented ideal heroes and strong leaders from history and legends. Size of Takeda w/ base: 8.5″ x11"
I have him seated on a basket not original to doll
This is a rare opportunity to own a culturally and historically important Japanese antiquity.

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