Auction on
15 October 2022 - 14:00 (CEST) -
Annapolis, Maryland – 2148 Renard Ct, Annapolis - 21401 Maryland
This imperial couple is the highlight of New Yorker Michael Ayervais' unique collection of traditional Japanese dolls, known as ningyos.
Edo period, mid-18th century, Kyoho-bina imperial couple, wood, silk, hair, gilt metal, h. 58 cm/22.8 in (empress), 83 cm/32.7 in (emperor). Estimate: $40,000/50,000
Edo period, mid-18th century, Kyoho-bina imperial couple, wood, silk, hair, gilt metal, h. 58 cm/22.8 in (empress), 83 cm/32.7 in (emperor). Estimate: $40,000/50,000
With wooden heads sporting real hair, these two mid-18th century dolls dressed in silk brocade, with a twelve-layer dress for the empress, are examples of Kyoho-bina. These effigies of imperial couples are offered as gifts on Hinamatsuri, or "Doll Day": a religious…
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