Large Hina Ningyō Emperor & Empress Complete Court Figures, 1980s, Set of 35

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A richly detailed Hina display for Hina Matsuri: the Emperor and Empress before a gilt folding screen with bonbori lamps; … Read more A richly detailed Hina display for Hina Matsuri: the Emperor and Empress before a gilt folding screen with bonbori lamps; below them three court ladies, five musicians, two ministers, and various court accessories (lacquered sake sets, hishimochi, fenced trees, palanquin, ritual implements). Finely modeled faces, multi-layered silk costumes, and lacquer with subtle gold accents.

The set comes with three original wooden tomobako inscribed 御雛 (“O-Hina”) plus a small cardboard box. The entire display with all accessories fits inside these three tomobako and the extra box. Condition is very good, with light, age-consistent wear.

Traditional use: Hina dolls are displayed from late February for the Girls’ Festival on 3 March, arranged in fixed order on a tiered stand with a red cover. After the festival they are carefully stored in the tomobako.
Contemporary value: Sought after for craftsmanship, textile quality, and refined lacquer details. A complete ensemble with original boxes also creates a strong decorative statement and a culturally resonant installation in an interior or gallery.

Display dimensions as pictured: height 114 cm, width 180 cm, depth 170 cm.
Doll heights: Emperor/Empress approx. 30–33 cm (seated body approx. 22–24 cm), ministers approx. 26–29 cm, court ladies approx. 23–26 cm, musicians approx. 22–25 cm.
Packaging: Tomobako 1 — height 32 cm, width 43 cm, depth 47 cm. Tomobako 2 — height 32 cm, width 43 cm, depth 54 cm. Tomobako 3 — height 26 cm, width 54 cm, depth 58 cm. Cardboard box — height 23 cm, width 26 cm, depth 48 cm. See less