20th C. Japanese Princess Daruma Dolls (pr)
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Japan, 20th century CE. A pair of papier-mache egg-shaped dolls, both painted bright red and both with women's faces and hair. The smaller one is wrapped in red, white, and gold cloth to simulate a kimono and other traditional clothing; the large one is painted bright red with gold, blue, and black details. These dolls signify Princess Daruma of Matsuyama, a figure meant to be a talisman for luck for women in childbirth and for the good bringing up of children. Size of largest: 5.75" W x 8.4" H (14.6 cm x 21.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Morgan Collection, Santa Monica, CA.
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#114588
Japan, 20th century CE. A pair of papier-mache egg-shaped dolls, both painted bright red and both with women's faces and hair. The smaller one is wrapped in red, white, and gold cloth to simulate a kimono and other traditional clothing; the large one is painted bright red with gold, blue, and black details. These dolls signify Princess Daruma of Matsuyama, a figure meant to be a talisman for luck for women in childbirth and for the good bringing up of children. Size of largest: 5.75" W x 8.4" H (14.6 cm x 21.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Morgan Collection, Santa Monica, CA.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#114588
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Slight signs of wear but really excellent condition with very bright colors.
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20th C. Japanese Princess Daruma Dolls (pr)
Estimate $50 - $75
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