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Hina Dolls, Kyoto Style Kokinbina Type

Museum No.
IK319

This pair is an example of Kokin bina, a type of doll developed in the 1770s by the Edo (Tokyo) dollmaker Hara Shūgetsu. These are unusual because they exemplify the tastes of Kyoto. Normally Kokin bina would have and courtly garments and inset glass eyes; however, these have painted eyes.

Japan-Edo

Title Hina Dolls, Kyoto Style Kokinbina Type
Designation
Artist
Category Textiles(I), Dolls
Country Japan
Period Edo
Century 19th
Year
Quantity
Materials
Dimensions Height 59.6cm
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Signature/Seals Etc
Donor Tamaki Yoshie
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