Bannerman
CultureJapanese
Date1930s
MediumWood, gofun (powdered shell), color, glass, silk brocade, silk hair, lacquered paper, metal, gilt copper alloy, silk hair, straw, reeds, metallic threads, steel
DimensionsOverall: 13 × 9 × 7 inches (33.02 × 22.86 × 17.78 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alan and Nadine Levin
Object number2022.39.22.1-5
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DescriptionThis doll portrays a bannerman holding a banner in his right hand. He wears a flat, lacquered helmet with a circular motif and a pair of brown cords, lacquered paper armor with silk lacing, a thick belt covered with white fabric, and a pair of bulky pants. His clothes are made of silk, and he wears a pair of straw sandals. His face is round and painted with pigmented gofun, and his teeth show as he smiles. The red silk brocade banner is attached to a long pole with a fitting at the top.
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