Model

Doll

Samurai

49-30-1.6A

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 49-30-1.6A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Period 20th Century
Date Made Early 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Silk | Paper
Iconography Samurai
Description

Taisho. Samurai in battle dress. The figure has laquered wood face, blue gloves, purple skirt, samurai helmet, and two swords. The rest of the outfit is made of brocade, silk, guilded paper sewn with silk.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Masaru Harada via the Martin School, 1949
Other Number Formerly 49-30-1 Box 6 - Other Number

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