Antique Hina Doll Festival 2013

2013/01/28

'Kyohobina,' Kokinbina Dolls from Late Edo Period (1603-1868), Exhibited by Collector/Researcher Fujio Ishihra in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture

     Kyohobina dolls, mostly made in 'Kyoho' mid-Edo Period, are relatively large in size, wear gorgeous clothes and accessories, and have Noh mask-like faces.

(Jiji Press)

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