Doll Display
1990 (made)
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This is a traditional doll display which is used as part of a ceremony in Japan. The Hina Matsuri or doll festival takes place every year on the 3rd March when mothers and daughters put out their special dolls in the hope that it will give the daughter good health and happiness. The display consists of seven tiers and each tier has a designated number of dolls and/or ornaments. From the top are: the traditionally dressed Emperor and Empress; three ladies in waiting; two imperial bodyguards; two gardeners and one cook. The bottom three steps have dowry chests, stoves, dressing table, a chest, and a tea service. At the very bottom of the tiers, carriages for the Emperor and Empress await.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 21 parts.
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| Brief description | Girl's Festival. Display of dolls to celebrate the Girls' Festival, made in Japan in 1990 |
| Physical description | A seven tier doll display used in a traditional ceremony in Japan. To celebrate the Girls Festival on the 3rd March. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Shimazu Company |
| Summary | This is a traditional doll display which is used as part of a ceremony in Japan. The Hina Matsuri or doll festival takes place every year on the 3rd March when mothers and daughters put out their special dolls in the hope that it will give the daughter good health and happiness. The display consists of seven tiers and each tier has a designated number of dolls and/or ornaments. From the top are: the traditionally dressed Emperor and Empress; three ladies in waiting; two imperial bodyguards; two gardeners and one cook. The bottom three steps have dowry chests, stoves, dressing table, a chest, and a tea service. At the very bottom of the tiers, carriages for the Emperor and Empress await. |
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| Accession number | MISC.367:1 to 188-1991 |
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| Record created | May 4, 2004 |
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