DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, intricately crafted figurine of a musician, sitting cross-legged atop a black, rectangular base. This figurine features a serene expression and wears a traditional, elaborate garment adorned in a pattern of gold and green, with accents of turquoise lining, which drapes over and around the body. The figure's head is adorned with short, black hair styled in a neat manner. In front of the figurine, a small, handwritten tag is attached with a string, displaying text including the number "40990" and the words "Musician" and "Top Knot," possibly indicating the item’s catalog number and description. The background of the image reveals a slightly blurred room setting with various objects in soft focus, suggesting the environment may be part of a storage or archival space. The composition emphasizes the delicacy and detail of the figurine, showcasing its artistic and cultural significance.

The image depicts a small, intricately crafted figurine of a musician, sitting cross-legged atop a black, rectangular base. This figurine features a serene expression and wears a traditional, elaborate garment adorned in a pattern of gold and green, with accents of turquoise lining, which drapes over and around the body. The figure's head is adorned with short, black hair styled in a neat manner. In front of the figurine, a small, handwritten tag is attached with a string, displaying text including the number "40990" and the words "Musician" and "Top Knot," possibly indicating the item’s catalog number and description. The background of the image reveals a slightly blurred room setting with various objects in soft focus, suggesting the environment may be part of a storage or archival space. The composition emphasizes the delicacy and detail of the figurine, showcasing its artistic and cultural significance.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/452

Description

musician/seated/green and gold brocade robe/with topknot

Collection

Dolls, ETHNOGRAPHIC/JAPAN

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Japan

Culture/Tribe

Japanese

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

5-1/4 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

3-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

CLOTH, Composition, Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 30, 1983

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Hina Matsuri