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Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls

About the Item

Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The older man can be identified as the historical figure Takenouchi no Sukune, a trusted court advisor to the warrior Empress Jingu and later, her son Ojin. He is always portrayed as an elderly man with a gaunt face and long white beard and mustache. He kneels on one knee, and is dressed ins simple black robes, with a simple black lacquer eboshi, in stark contrast to his younger companion, who sits in a more typical court fashion, and wears much richer brocaded robes, and a gilt lacquer eboshi. Made for Boys' Day celebrations, these two dolls embody ideals of masculine virtues that young boys are supposed to strive towards. In this case, the values of piety, loyalty, grace, beauty, culture and refinement, among others, are on clear display. Crafted in typical ningyo fashion of carved wood, the faces, hands and feet covered in gofun (crushed oyster shell paste), and dressed in silk robes, with silk for hair. The faces of both with inset glass eyes for added realism.

Dimensions:

Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Edo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brocade,Glass,Paint,Paper,Shell,Silk,Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Shattering to the silk robes of Takenouchi. Minor flaking to the gofun to both dolls. The younger doll missing one lappet to the costume. Please see photos.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU89475208013

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