Spear carrier
CultureJapanese
Date1930s
MediumWood, gofun (powdered shell), color, glass, silk brocade, silk hair, lacquered paper, metal, gilt copper alloy, silver-plated metal, pigment, and lacquer
DimensionsOverall: 14 × 9 × 4 inches (35.56 × 22.86 × 10.16 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alan and Nadine Levin
Object number2022.39.23.1-3
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DescriptionThis doll portrays a warrior with a spear (yari) and a bow. He is dressed in lacquered paper armor with silk lacings and metal bosses. His clothing is silk brocade with silver-foiled paper threads. He wears a thick belt covered with a white fabric. His left toe is detached.
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