Antique Meiji Era Japanese Samurai Warrior Doll Wooden Gofun Face Full Armor ^

This is an early Meiji Era c. 1870 antique Japanese Samurai warrior doll done in a soft sculpture with silk kimonos over a firm base. He has a wooden head and gofun (crushed oyster shell) finished face along with carved wooden hands. He represents the bannerman of a Samurai General or Shogun. He is kneeling position with head turned downward in reverence to his shogun master. He would have been holding a banner of the samurai clan he represents. Here he holds a spear. The full set of armor is very realistically detailed. Check the detail work on his hand woven tabi shoes (pictures 7 & 8) as well as his hand carved wooden hands (pictures 9 & 10). Having been in storage for over 150 years, with the exception of minor signs of past use, he remains in very good conditio n. In kneeling position he measures about 9″ tall by 7″ wide (23 x 18 cm). You’ll love him, I guarantee it……… Sailerking and the Shogun’s Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Japanese\Dolls”. The seller is “sailerking” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Featured Refinements: Vintage Japanese Doll
• Type: Dolls
• Handmade: Yes
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Culture: Japanese