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Late Edo Period Sannin-kanjyo Figures or Three Court Ladies w. Wood Box Japan

$850per set
£653.88per set
€758.96per set
CA$1,198.70per set
A$1,342.75per set
CHF 705.26per set
MX$16,327.40per set
NOK 8,930.90per set
SEK 8,477.82per set
DKK 5,664.45per set

About the Item

Late Edo Period Dolls representing Sannin-kanjyo which means the three court ladies. They support and care for the emperor (Odairi-sama) and the empress consort (Ohina-sama). All are wearing a Japanese traditional dress (colored red and white). They probably were part of the Hina- Matsuri celebration. All with exquisite red hakama over white kimono with brocade overcoat w/ bronze accessories including a pitcher, a long handled server + wood table in a signed with Japanese characters meaning “official women” on the door of a wooden box. They are serving tea or sake to the Dairi-Bina, the Emperor and Empress. The bodies are most likely painted wood. The caligraphy on box front reads literally Official Woman but it may have a different meaning in Japanese,probably Court Ladies. Condition: Very Good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. Slight discoloration of white garments, please view all images. Measurements: Box: 11 1/2 inches high x 10 1/2 inches wide x 8 inches deep Dolls: All kneeling at 10 inches high
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Very Good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. Slight discoloration of white garments, please view all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU830131389972

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