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May Dolls by Koichi Mitsuru, Children's General Decoration, Warrior Doll, Shun
Doll height: approx. 31cm
This May doll is characterized by its strong-willed, dignified eyes.
"Koichimitsu" refers to a work by May doll maker Koichimitsu Matsuzaki.
Mr. Koichi Matsuzaki is a traditional craftsman designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and is an artist of Edo festival dolls that are renowned for their traditional Japanese beauty, cuteness, innocence, and elegant, sophisticated colors.
Here is the May doll made by Koichi Mitsuru.
Since it is a limited production, we cannot prepare a large number of them.
These May dolls are so valuable that in some years they have already disappeared from the market by March, when people start to purchase them.
The May dolls made by Koichi Mitsu are characterized by their superb craftsmanship, which strictly follows traditional methods, as well as their highly refined, innocent faces.
Originally, this type of doll, in which the boy wears armor and a helmet, was also called a "warrior doll."
The warrior doll celebrates the innocent boy's future,
It is said that the origins of the warrior doll date back to the Edo period.
It was during the Muromachi period that the Boys' Festival originally became a festival for boys.
Later, during the Horeki era, the current style of May dolls was established.
It is no exaggeration to say that the lineage of modern May dolls began in the Edo period.
The armor and helmet are not simply made, but are carefully crafted down to the last detail by skilled artisans, making these May dolls.
As a leading figure in the traditional lineage of Edo dolls established during the Edo period, the works of Koichi Mitsu cannot, of course, be mass-produced.
There may be years when it completely disappears from the market, so if you like it, be sure to get it as soon as possible.
The accessories are a set of Hamaya and Hamayumi arrows and a sword. The Hamaya and Hamayumi arrows are placed in the right hand and the sword in the left hand.
Both have the brave meaning of sweeping away and warding off misfortune. The design of the folding screen is a pine tree with a blue ocean wave pattern. The May doll, standing against a background of a pine tree representing longevity and a blue ocean wave pattern symbolizing eternity, is full of dignity, celebrating the child's future and taking on misfortune.
『Bow and Sword』
Bows and arrows are called "hama," and are sold at shrines as talismans.
It is a tool and talisman that protects the wearer and helps them grow into strong, healthy men.
It was believed that gods resided in long bows.
Displaying a bow and a sword on both sides means
The role of the retainers was to stand by the general's side and protect his armor.
"folding screen"
The design of the screen is a wave pattern with pine trees.
The May doll stands against a background of a pine tree representing longevity and a blue ocean wave pattern symbolizing eternity.
It celebrates your child's future and is filled with dignity, accepting misfortune.
This folding screen and display stand is made from natural materials, giving it a warm wooden feel.
It comes in a calm brown color design, so it would look stylish when displayed in the living room.
It is made using designs and materials that are rare in the industry.
Furthermore, the gold leaf pattern is very elegant.
Size: Width 60cm x Depth 40cm x 62cm