Bannerman
CultureJapanese
Dateearly 20th century
MediumWood, gofun (powdered shell), color, glass, silk brocade, faux fur, lacquered paper, velvet, human hair, and metal
DimensionsOverall: 11 × 7 1/2 × 6 inches (27.94 × 19.05 × 15.24 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alan and Nadine Levin
Object number2022.39.30.1-4
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DescriptionThis doll portrays a bannerman holding a banner with two horizontal lines (a thin line above a thick line). His face is round and painted with pigmented gofun, his hair is not tied, and he wears a flat helmet without a cord. His robe and trousers are made of cotton fabric brocaded with cotton and/or paper-backed metal threads. His armor is made of black-lacquered paper panels joined with beige laces. The plates have metal ornaments. His belt is covered with blue cotton. His hair is dark brown silk.
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