DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a traditional Japanese doll depicted as a woman dressed in a richly patterned kimono. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo, typical of historical Japanese fashion, and she is carrying a small child on her back. The doll's facial expression is serene, with delicately painted features. The attire includes a dark kimono with subtle striped patterns, secured with an obi belt, and the garments are detailed with various textures and colors, including hints of blue, yellow, and red. The doll is set against a white textured background with a label partially visible that reads “Japanese doll woman.” The overall craftsmanship highlights an emphasis on cultural attire and traditional Japanese aesthetics.

The image shows a traditional Japanese doll depicted as a woman dressed in a richly patterned kimono. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo, typical of historical Japanese fashion, and she is carrying a small child on her back. The doll's facial expression is serene, with delicately painted features. The attire includes a dark kimono with subtle striped patterns, secured with an obi belt, and the garments are detailed with various textures and colors, including hints of blue, yellow, and red. The doll is set against a white textured background with a label partially visible that reads “Japanese doll woman.” The overall craftsmanship highlights an emphasis on cultural attire and traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

356/6766 B

Description

LADY/BABY ON BACK/PLAID KIMONO

Collection

Dolls

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

10 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair