pair of asian figurines of a woman and a man on a bed
BONHAMS

90 - 90. 90W PAIR OF KOKINBINA (DOLLS FOR THE GIRLS’ FESTIVAL)
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Estimate €500 - €700
Description
90. 90W PAIR OF KOKINBINA (DOLLS FOR THE GIRLS’ FESTIVAL) Japan, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th/19th century Depicting the Emperor and Empress, each seated and dressed in multi-layered silk brocade robes; the faces and hands are made of wood covered in gofun (burnished powdered oyster shell) and feature applied hair; the Empress wears a gilt-metal phoenix crown with pendant jewels; each is set on a tatami-mat stand. Each 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) high (4).
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About the sale Asian Decorative Art, including Japanese Weapons and Armour, from a European Collection
Auction location
Auction time 10/23/2026 at 12:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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