Emperor

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

This image depicts a traditional Japanese doll, often used for the Hinamatsuri festival, showcasing a meticulously crafted figure with a serene expression and intricate attire. The doll is dressed in a richly textured kimono with detailed patterns, using hues of gold and brown that reflect craftsmanship and cultural significance. The headpiece is adorned with an elegant hat featuring a tall, thin ornament at its peak, highlighting traditional Japanese fashion elements. The doll holds a small hand fan, which adds an additional layer of detail, and there are tags attached, possibly for identification or description purposes, indicating its value or role in a collection or display. The background is simple and neutral, allowing the features of the doll to stand out prominently, emphasizing its cultural and aesthetic importance in a setting that seems prepared for careful display or preservation.

This image depicts a traditional Japanese doll, often used for the Hinamatsuri festival, showcasing a meticulously crafted figure with a serene expression and intricate attire. The doll is dressed in a richly textured kimono with detailed patterns, using hues of gold and brown that reflect craftsmanship and cultural significance. The headpiece is adorned with an elegant hat featuring a tall, thin ornament at its peak, highlighting traditional Japanese fashion elements. The doll holds a small hand fan, which adds an additional layer of detail, and there are tags attached, possibly for identification or description purposes, indicating its value or role in a collection or display. The background is simple and neutral, allowing the features of the doll to stand out prominently, emphasizing its cultural and aesthetic importance in a setting that seems prepared for careful display or preservation.

Name/Title

Emperor

Entry/Object ID

2020.7.40

Description

Emperor Doll wearing orange sokutai robes and a black kanmuri crown. Emperor is holding a Wood fan is his right hand and a gold long sword in his left hand. from a Hina-Matsuri set brought by Michik Takaoka to promote increased awareness of Japanese culture in 2004.