DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a traditional Japanese doll wearing an ornate kimono, displayed on a dark, rectangular base. The doll features a serene facial expression, with distinct black hair styled in two pigtails. Its kimono is richly decorated with intricate patterns in gold and green, complemented by a vibrant turquoise lining. In front of the doll, a handwritten label attached to its clothing provides some identification information, noting "Music and 2 loose pigtails" and a series of numbers and letters. The background showcases shelves and various colorful items, creating an impression of being set in a storage or archival environment. The setting emphasizes the doll’s cultural significance, highlighting its craftsmanship and the detailed textile design, which captures the essence of traditional Japanese artistry and heritage. The overall composition and focus on the doll suggest its potential value as an artifact, reflecting a blend of historical and aesthetic appeal that serves as a bridge to Japan’s rich cultural traditions and the art of doll-making.

The image depicts a traditional Japanese doll wearing an ornate kimono, displayed on a dark, rectangular base. The doll features a serene facial expression, with distinct black hair styled in two pigtails. Its kimono is richly decorated with intricate patterns in gold and green, complemented by a vibrant turquoise lining. In front of the doll, a handwritten label attached to its clothing provides some identification information, noting "Music and 2 loose pigtails" and a series of numbers and letters. The background showcases shelves and various colorful items, creating an impression of being set in a storage or archival environment. The setting emphasizes the doll’s cultural significance, highlighting its craftsmanship and the detailed textile design, which captures the essence of traditional Japanese artistry and heritage. The overall composition and focus on the doll suggest its potential value as an artifact, reflecting a blend of historical and aesthetic appeal that serves as a bridge to Japan’s rich cultural traditions and the art of doll-making.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/460

Description

musician/male/seated/green and gold brocade robe/2 large pigtails

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

5-3/4 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