General
CultureJapanese
Dateearly 20th century
MediumWood, lacquered paper, metal, gold leaf, cotton, silk, silk lacings, faux fur, silk brocade, gofun (powdered shell), color, and glass
DimensionsOverall: 18 × 10 1/4 × 13 inches (45.72 × 26.04 × 33.02 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alan and Nadine Levin
Object number2022.39.10.1-8
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DescriptionThis doll portrays a taishō, or wise general, seated on a wooden stool. His face is oval, and his eyes are inlaid glass. His facial expression is calm. He has a short black beard and mustache. He wears a full suit of armor and helmet with maedate made of lacquered paper with metal bosses and silk lacings. He has a sword and a folding fan.
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