DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage Japanese doll adorned in an ornate, traditional kimono with a purple base and intricate floral patterns, accented by a vibrant pink obi. The doll's face is delicately painted, capturing a serene expression with meticulous detail. Its hair is styled in a classic updo, reflecting traditional Japanese aesthetics. One arm is raised, while the other is delicately positioned by its side, highlighting the craftsperson's attention to the doll's posture and gesture. The doll is placed against a textured white background, which enhances the contrast and vibrancy of the doll's costume, making it the focal point of the image. A tag is attached, possibly indicating catalog information, adding historical or collector context to the piece. The craftsmanship and attire of the doll suggest it may be a collector's item or a representation of Japanese cultural craftsmanship, designed to vividly encapsulate the elegance and beauty of traditional attire, contributing to the allure and cultural significance of the piece.

The image shows a vintage Japanese doll adorned in an ornate, traditional kimono with a purple base and intricate floral patterns, accented by a vibrant pink obi. The doll's face is delicately painted, capturing a serene expression with meticulous detail. Its hair is styled in a classic updo, reflecting traditional Japanese aesthetics. One arm is raised, while the other is delicately positioned by its side, highlighting the craftsperson's attention to the doll's posture and gesture. The doll is placed against a textured white background, which enhances the contrast and vibrancy of the doll's costume, making it the focal point of the image. A tag is attached, possibly indicating catalog information, adding historical or collector context to the piece. The craftsmanship and attire of the doll suggest it may be a collector's item or a representation of Japanese cultural craftsmanship, designed to vividly encapsulate the elegance and beauty of traditional attire, contributing to the allure and cultural significance of the piece.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16301

Description

female/china head and hands/purple and orange outfit/pink sash

Collection

Dolls

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Japanese

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Length

2-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

China

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 30, 1983