Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll
Object Number:
Z.436
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Gofun, textile, glass, paint
Dimensions:
with kimono: 28 1/2 x 12 x 4 in. ( 72.4 x 30.5 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Doll with gofun socket head, black wig dressed in elaborate style with switch and ornamented with fabric and feathers, black glass pupilless eyes, open nostrils, and open mouth with molded tongue; gofun body with mortise and tenon joints, and molded hands; silk quilted kimono with white and gold embroidered flowers composed of several layers including green and yellow silk lining, layer of painted silk with rippled design of blues and greens, and gold brocaded obi; black clogs with red and white straps with gold.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




