Warrior
CultureJapanese
Dateearly 20th century
MediumWood, gofun (powdered shell), color, glass, silk brocade, faux fur, lacquered paper, velvet, human hair, and metal
DimensionsOverall: 16 1/2 × 15 1/2 × 10 inches (41.91 × 39.37 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alan and Nadine Levin
Object number2022.39.31.1-9
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DescriptionThis doll portrays a high-ranking warrior. His face is oval, and he does not have hair. His conical helmet has a pair of flame-shaped ornaments on the front. His armor is made of paper board coated with black lacquer and joined with green laces. The breastplate has a decoration in the shape of a lion's head. The panels are decorated with metal ornaments. His vest is made of dark blue silk brocaded with silver-foil paper threads, and the collar is decorated with black velvet with gold-wrapped silk thread embroidery. His trousers are made of ochre silk brocaded with silver threads. He wears a belt wrapped with plain weave burgundy silk. The arm cover on the left arm is made of black velvet and embroidered with silk foil-wrapped silk threads. He has a sword, and its sheath is covered with animal fur made to resemble cheetah fur. He has a fan, a bow, arrows, and a quiver.
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