1916928

Tall, Early 19th Century Ningyo, Japanese Doll #1916928

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Tall, Early 19th Century Ningyo, Japanese Doll #1916928
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Edo Period (circa 1820) Japanese Daki Ningyô (Hugging Doll) standing at the unusual height of 27.5 inches (70 cm), making him a very rare and striking figure. It is most uncommon to see this type of Ningyô outside of Japan, for they are highly prized by the Japanese. A widely held theory has it that these dolls were commissioned by patrons of Geisha as presentation gifts. This one is outstanding in every way. It has a wonderfully expressive face and conveys a very happy spirit. He wears a spectacular kimono with many layers of beautiful textiles and chirimen silk done in shabori motif. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:early 19th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Japan</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Tall, Early 19th Century Ningyo, Japanese Doll</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:New York, New York</td></tr>
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