Servant with Broom

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a traditional Japanese doll dressed in an elaborate ceremonial kimono, featuring a light-colored fabric with decorative patterns on the sleeves. The doll is seated on a black platform with a white base. In front of the doll lies a meticulously crafted miniature broom with a wooden handle wrapped in green bands, and straw bristles. The doll has a serene expression and is styled with a distinct hairstyle that is characteristically bald on top with hair on the sides and back. The refined attire includes elaborate sleeves that are wide and embellished with colorful designs, adding an intricate and culturally rich detail to the doll.

The image shows a traditional Japanese doll dressed in an elaborate ceremonial kimono, featuring a light-colored fabric with decorative patterns on the sleeves. The doll is seated on a black platform with a white base. In front of the doll lies a meticulously crafted miniature broom with a wooden handle wrapped in green bands, and straw bristles. The doll has a serene expression and is styled with a distinct hairstyle that is characteristically bald on top with hair on the sides and back. The refined attire includes elaborate sleeves that are wide and embellished with colorful designs, adding an intricate and culturally rich detail to the doll.

Name/Title

Servant with Broom

Entry/Object ID

2020.7.17

Description

A servant Doll sitting on a black stand wearing tan robes with colorful sleeves. Doll has a broom and a black hat. from a Hina-Matsuri set brought by Michik Takaoka to promote increased awareness of Japanese culture in 2004.