Ningyo Dolls
Asian 19th Century Ningyo Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian 19th Century Ningyo doll. Great addition to your Asian inspired interiors and table
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities
Materials
Cotton
Ichimatsu Ningyo Doll from Japan Around 1890
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ichimatsu Ningyo doll is a Japanese shell limestone doll from the Meiji period. The doll body as
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Toys and Dolls
Materials
Limestone
Japanese Kimikomi Ningyô Doll by Important Artist Jinku-ru, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Kimikomi Ningyô Doll by Important Artist Jinku-ru, Ca. 1920
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 9.5
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Lovely Japanese Ningyo Doll/Tanaka Doll of Samurai Warrior, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Includign original cabinet
Great Ningyo doll. With label
Additional information:
Material
Category
Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
H 14.77 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Antique Japanese Taisho Period Hinamatsuri Doll
Located in New York, NY
An antique traditional Japanese Hinamatsuri Ningyo doll for traditional Girls Day celebration, most
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Textile, Wood
Antique Japanese Taisho Period Hinamatsuri Doll
Located in New York, NY
An antique traditional Japanese Hinamatsuri Ningyo doll for traditional Girls Day celebration, most
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Textile, Wood
Early Japanese Takeda Ningyo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Japanese Takeda Ningyo, depicting an actor on stage in the role of an emperor, standing
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Ningyo, depicting a kabuki actor on the stage, dressed in kinran dragon & cloud
Category
Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Mitsuore Ningyo of a Girl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Mitsuore ningyo of a girl, a jointed costume doll crafted of wood and covered in multiple
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Toys and Dolls
Materials
Silk, Wood
Group of 4 Musicians, Japan Antique, Meiji Period around 1880
Located in Munich, Bavaria
is celebrated in the family circle. "Hina Ningyo dolls" were passed down from generation to
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Gosho Ningyô of the First Emperor, Jimmu, Ca. 190
Located in New York, NY
Japan’s imperial line.
Gosho Ningyô, or “palace dolls,” were originally bestowed by the Imperial Court as
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Takeda Ningyo of an Actor Playing a Warrior at Sea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Ningyo depicting an actor from a Kabuki play in a role of a warrior at the sea with
Category
Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Japanese Art Deco Showa Period Hakata Ningyô of a Boy Holding a Fish, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Art Deco Showa Period Hakata Ningyô of a Boy Holding a Fish, Ca. 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls
Materials
Ceramic
H 8 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Daruma Doll HIMEDARUMA Yuhime-ningyo Ehime 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which is called Yuhime-Ningyo.
These dolls are made in Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture
Category
1990s Japanese Showa Toys
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Plastic
Japanese Edo-period gosho’ningyô 御所人形 (palace doll) of plump, seated child
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A charming gosho’ningyô (palace doll) of plump, seated child with a brilliant white skin and a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Paste, Silk, Paint
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820
Located in New York, NY
over all
Minor wear in textiles.
Fine antique condition
ABOUT
Musha-Ningyô (warrior doll) depicting
Category
Antique 1820s Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800
Located in New York, NY
inches
Depth: 10 inches
ABOUT
Musha Ningyō (武者人形)- Literal meaning: "Warrior Dolls". Musha Ningyō are
Category
Antique Early 1800s Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Complete Set of Fifteen Japanese Hinaningyo Dolls In Excellent Condition
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A complete set of fifteen vintage Japanese hina ningyo. These ornamental dolls are displayed for
Category
20th Century Japanese Toys
Materials
Wood, Feathers, Textile
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
19th century Edo period's Hanging scroll Samurai players and child dancer
Located in Chiba, JP
samurai’s attendant of ‘Goban-ningyo’ (lit. ‘Go-game-board doll’ / Traditional Japanese banquet performance
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 42.91 in W 22.83 in D 0.98 in
Recent Sales
Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo Doll Set of Two Kabuki Actors on the Stage
Located in New York, NY
Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo doll set of two kabuki actors on the stage. Each figure with a wide
Category
Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 5.13 in
Musha Ningyo Samaurai Doll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This doll is "Kato Kiyomasa" (1562-1611) A very popular Samurai used for Boy's day doll, because
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Musha Ningyo Samaurai Dolls for the Boy's Day
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Two Dolls. This Busho (head of Samurai) doll is the legendary warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Japanese Pair of Seated Minister Dolls, Hina Ningyo, House of Takeda, Edo
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers for the Girl’s day display, each
Category
Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Toys and Dolls
Materials
Shell, Textile, Wood
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Gosho Ningyo, a palace figure of a young noble boy seated with his feet extended forward
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood
Japanese Mitsuore Ningyo of a Girl, a Jointed Costume Doll, Meiji Period
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Mitsuore ningyo of a girl, a jointed costume doll crafted of wood and covered in multiple
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Located in Christchurch, GB
Ningyo ( living doll) the artist has captured the battle in staggering lifelike detail, every muscle on
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Gosho Doll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Gosho (from the Imperial Palace) Ningyo, is a gift doll from the imperial family. They are always
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Emperor and Empress Pair of Dolls for Doll's Festival Hinamatsuri 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Japan.
Most families with girls display dolls for the Doll’s Festival called Hina-ningyo.
The dolls
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 14.97 in W 12.21 in D 8.67 in
Japanese Edo Shinto Guardian Ningyo Dolls
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of shinto guardian Ningyo dolls from a Japanese Girls Day Festival, with
Category
Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Edo Isho Ningyo Dolls of Daimyo Class Children
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo period rare pair of large Isho Ningyo dolls depicting children of the Daimyo class
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Japan Pair of Ningyo Dolls in Original Box, Taisho Period Signed & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
very unusual pair of antique ningyo doll sculptures from Japan.
This is a wonderful pair of hand
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Textile, Wood
Japanese Museum Kimono & Ningyo Dolls 100 Color Plates National Treasures
Located in South Burlington, VT
compendium consisting of 100 full and fine color individual plates of textiles-kimono and Ningyo dolls
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 14.5 in W 10.75 in D 3 in
Japanese Meiji Musha Ningyo Dolls of Empress Jingū and Minister Takenouchi
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period large rare pair of Musha Ningyo dolls representing Empress Jingu (Jingu Kogo
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Doll of Samurai and Attendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo period Musha Ningyo (boys' day doll) of a samurai and attendant. Pairs of ningyo of
Category
Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Silk, Lacquer
A Japanese Erotic or Shunga Ningyo Light Box from the Meiji Period
Located in Astoria, NY
A Meiji Period Japanese Erotic or Shunga wooden light box with male and female Ningyo (dolls) in
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Samurai Boys Day Doll 'Musha Ningyo' of Kato
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Samurai Boys Day Doll (Musha Ningyo) of Kato, wearing a rare spectacular court robe
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Gosho Ningyo Holding Cherry Blossoms
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo period seated gosho ningyo doll holding cherry blossoms in his hands. The figure is
Category
Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Iki Ningyo
Located in Astoria, NY
Rare Japanese Iki Ningyo (Living Doll) produced within the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
-real iki-ningyo (living doll) face is masterfully carved from camphorwood, unlike the usual papier
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
-real iki-ningyo (living doll) face is masterfully carved from camphorwood, unlike the usual papier
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. Please reference: Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo by Alan Scott Pate, 2008, pp. 142-153.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art
Materials
Glass, Paint, Wood
Japanese Edo Musha Ningyô of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo Musha Ningyô (Boys Day Doll) depicting the legendary Toyotomi Hideyoshi, seated in
Category
Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Lacquer
Japanese Contemporary Green Red Porcelain Decorative Plate
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Dolls". In Japan, "Hina-Ningyo" or "Hina Dolls" are displayed for the Doll festival on March third, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Gold Porcelain Decorative Plate
Located in Takarazuka, JP
the imperial couple are the main part of the "Hina-Ningyo" or "Hina Dolls" that will be displayed for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Green Gold Purple Decorative Porcelain Plate
Located in Takarazuka, JP
couple are the main part of the "Hina-Ningyo" or "Hina Dolls" that will be displayed for the Doll
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Gold
Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo, Soga no Goro Tokimune
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Ningyo, depicting a kabuki actor on the stage possibly in the role of Soga no Goro
Category
Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile, Wood
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo 'Court Doll'
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo, also known as "Court Dolls", these chubby, white-skinned, baby dolls
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Silk
Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
eyes, animal hair
A dramatically expressive example of Iki-Ningyo (living doll) from Japan. This
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
eyes, animal hair
An especially expressive example of iki-ningyo (living doll) from Japan. This was
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
-real iki-ningyo (living doll) face is masterfully carved from camphorwood, unlike the usual papier
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Kuroda Bushi Sumo Hakata Ningyo Unglazed Ceramic Doll Mid-century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kuroda bushi (Hakata doll)
Hakata dolls (called Hakata ningyo in Japanese) are unglazed clay
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Iki Ningyo Mask
Located in Austin, TX
has been rendered in animal fur.
Iki ningyo (lit. living doll), defined by their expressive and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Lacquer, Papier Mâché
Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
eyes, animal hair
A small and dramatic example of iki-ningyo (living doll) from Japan. This was a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art
Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
example of iki-ningyo (living doll) from Japan. This was a cultural phenomenon in the evolution of doll
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art
Japanese Doll Ichimatsu Ningyou with Porcelain 1960 Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese doll called Ichimatsu doll 'Ichimatsu ningyo'.
This doll was made around 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain, Cotton, Silk, Glass
Japanese Contemporary Green Red Gold Porcelain Decorative Box
Located in Takarazuka, JP
or "Dairibina". In Japan, the dolls of the imperial couple are the main part of the "Hina-Ningyo" or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Gosho-Ningyo, Palace Dolls
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The name GOSHO NINGYO means "Palace Dolls" because these finely crafted dolls were created by Kyoto
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Silk
Japan, Meiji Iki Ningyo Mask
Located in Paris, FR
bone teeth. Iki Ningyo, living dolls, were very popular in the Meiji era. They were used in festivals
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Masks
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Glass, Bone
19th Century Japanese Meiji Kodomo Screen
Located in Paris, FR
, families with boys exhibit a gogatsu ningyo (May doll).
This feast is also related to the koi carp
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Decorative Ox Carriage Objects for Doll's Festival Hinamatsuri, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Japan.
Most families with girls display dolls for the Doll’s Festival called Hina-ningyo.
The dolls
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 6.7 in W 14.18 in D 5.12 in
Japanese Dark Brown Lacquered Samurai Warrior Ornamental Helmet, 1850s
Located in Paris, FR
raising flags. They also displayed Japanese armour (Kabuto) or warrior dolls (Gogatsu ningyo) in the house
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Metal
H 10.63 in W 11.82 in D 12.6 in
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Located in Munich, Bavaria
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Praised at the Tang-no-sekku boys' festival on May 5th as a sign of bravery, embodying the heroes of legends.
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Ningyo Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of ningyo dolls for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct ningyo dolls — often made from fabric, wood and textile — can elevate any home. Ningyo dolls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Ningyo dolls made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Ningyo Dolls?
Prices for ningyo dolls start at $725 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $1,175.