Offered Here is a pair of large antique Japanese Hina dolls. The heads and hands are carved wood and hand painted with Gofun. They are both elaborately dressed in silk robes with hand embroidery. They both measure approximately 9″ in height and span about 11″ wide. These dolls are very old and show age related wear. They are both paper and straw stuffed. The silk is a little deteriorated and fragile. The emperor has a missing chip to his thumb. The Empress’s long hair has a paper wrap that is still intact. The Emperor doll also has wooden feet that are tucked under his robes. PLEASE VIEW AND ENLARGE ALL PHOTOS AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. If you have any questions or need more photos just ask. PLEASE read item description and ask any questions you may have before purchasing. I do my best to honestly describe everything accurately and try and show many clear, detailed photos to aid in description. Please keep in mind that most of my items are Antique and Vintage and may show some slight normal wear characteristic of use and age. I will tell you if I find any MAJOR defects or flaws in the description. The item “Antique Meiji Period Gofun Painted Wood Japanese Hina Emperor & Empress Dolls” is in sale since Friday, January 8, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Dolls”. The seller is “peace235″ and is located in Columbia, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Age: 1900-1940
- Primary Material: Wood & Silk
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Color: Multi-Color