{"product_id":"taisho-showa-hina-ningyo-imperial-pair-phoenix-screens","title":"Taishō–Early Shōwa Hina Ningyō Imperial Pair (Dairi-bina) Silk Brocade with Phoenix Screens","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2444\"\u003e🏛 OVERVIEW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2583\" data-start=\"2459\"\u003eA dignified Dairi-bina imperial pair representing the Heian court ideal, executed in early 20th century workshop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2805\" data-start=\"2585\"\u003eThe Emperor holds a ritual baton (shaku). The Empress wears elaborate kanmuri-style head ornamentation with dangling metal fittings. Both figures are seated formally atop red brocade platforms mounted on lacquered bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2905\" data-start=\"2807\"\u003eBehind them, textile byōbu screens display stylized hō-ō phoenix motifs in repeating dyed pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2973\" data-start=\"2907\"\u003eThis is a complete upper-tier two-figure display — not a fragment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2973\" data-start=\"2907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dairi-bina (Imperial Pair) Hina Ningyō Set\u003cbr data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohina-sama)\u003cbr data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gofun-finished heads (likely composition base), silk brocade garments, lacquered wood platforms, textile byōbu screens\u003cbr data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate black lacquered bases with integrated brocade risers\u003cbr data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eScreens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabric-covered panels with phoenix (hō-ō) motif\u003cbr data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Taishō to Early Shōwa (circa 1920s–1940s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2978\" data-start=\"2975\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2996\" data-start=\"2980\"\u003e🎨 ICONOGRAPHY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3078\" data-start=\"2998\"\u003eHina Matsuri (Girls’ Day, March 3) originates in Heian court purification rites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3105\" data-start=\"3080\"\u003eThe Dairi-bina represent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3165\" data-start=\"3107\"\u003e• The Emperor (Odairi-sama)\u003cbr data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"3134\"\u003e• The Empress (Ohina-sama)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3204\" data-start=\"3167\"\u003ePhoenix motifs on the screen signify:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3280\" data-start=\"3206\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3228\" data-start=\"3206\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3228\" data-start=\"3208\"\u003eImperial authority\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3240\" data-start=\"3229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3240\" data-start=\"3231\"\u003eRenewal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3259\" data-start=\"3241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3259\" data-start=\"3243\"\u003eFeminine grace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3280\" data-start=\"3260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3280\" data-start=\"3262\"\u003eAuspicious power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3361\" data-start=\"3282\"\u003eLayered kimono reflect Heian juunihitoe stylization simplified for doll format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3366\" data-start=\"3363\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3402\" data-start=\"3368\"\u003e🧵 MATERIAL \u0026amp; TECHNICAL ANALYSIS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3413\" data-start=\"3404\"\u003eHeads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3514\" data-start=\"3414\"\u003eLikely gofun over molded composition core.\u003cbr\u003eSurface appears intact with minimal cracking from images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3524\" data-start=\"3516\"\u003eHair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3644\" data-start=\"3525\"\u003eBlack silk fiber arranged in traditional shimada style.\u003cbr\u003eEmpress headpiece includes metal floral and pendulum ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3658\" data-start=\"3646\"\u003eGarments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3799\" data-start=\"3659\"\u003eSilk brocade with metallic thread accents.\u003cbr\u003eMulti-layer textile construction.\u003cbr\u003eEarly machine-woven brocade, not handwoven Nishijin masterwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3814\" data-start=\"3801\"\u003ePlatforms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3942\" data-start=\"3815\"\u003eBrocade risers mounted over wooden cavity frames.\u003cbr\u003eLacquered bases likely black urushi or synthetic lacquer (period consistent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3955\" data-start=\"3944\"\u003eScreens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4058\" data-start=\"3956\"\u003eFabric-draped wooden frame.\u003cbr\u003ePurple gradient lower section.\u003cbr\u003eSigns of staining visible (age consistent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4063\" data-start=\"4060\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4088\" data-start=\"4065\"\u003e📚 HISTORICAL CONTEXT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4175\" data-start=\"4090\"\u003eTaishō (1912–1926) and early Shōwa saw expanded middle-class access to Hina displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4245\" data-start=\"4177\"\u003eMass workshop production increased but quality remained respectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4263\" data-start=\"4247\"\u003eThese sets were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4340\" data-start=\"4265\"\u003e• Displayed annually\u003cbr data-end=\"4288\" data-start=\"4285\"\u003e• Carefully stored\u003cbr data-end=\"4309\" data-start=\"4306\"\u003e• Often passed generationally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4410\" data-start=\"4342\"\u003eThey are culturally significant, even when not elite atelier pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4415\" data-start=\"4412\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4445\" data-start=\"4417\"\u003e🏛 COMPARATIVE POSITIONING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4451\" data-start=\"4447\"\u003eNot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4577\" data-start=\"4453\"\u003e✖ Edo period hina\u003cbr data-end=\"4473\" data-start=\"4470\"\u003e✖ Meiji imperial commission quality\u003cbr data-end=\"4511\" data-start=\"4508\"\u003e✖ Signed master doll studio\u003cbr data-end=\"4541\" data-start=\"4538\"\u003e✖ Museum-tier carved head specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4583\" data-start=\"4579\"\u003eBut,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4730\" data-start=\"4585\"\u003e✔ Authentic early 20th century ceremonial dolls\u003cbr data-end=\"4635\" data-start=\"4632\"\u003e✔ Complete imperial pair\u003cbr data-end=\"4662\" data-start=\"4659\"\u003e✔ Strong textile presence\u003cbr data-end=\"4690\" data-start=\"4687\"\u003e✔ Decorative and culturally meaningful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4735\" data-start=\"4732\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4761\" data-start=\"4737\"\u003e🎯 COLLECTOR RELEVANCE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4785\" data-start=\"4763\"\u003eTarget buyer segments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4971\" data-start=\"4787\"\u003e• Japanese seasonal collectors\u003cbr data-end=\"4820\" data-start=\"4817\"\u003e• Cultural heritage decorators\u003cbr data-end=\"4853\" data-start=\"4850\"\u003e• Hina Matsuri traditionalists\u003cbr data-end=\"4886\" data-start=\"4883\"\u003e• Textile-focused collectors\u003cbr data-end=\"4917\" data-start=\"4914\"\u003e• Early 20th century Japanese decorative arts buyers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4988\" data-start=\"4973\"\u003eWorks well for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"5075\" data-start=\"4990\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5010\" data-start=\"4990\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5010\" data-start=\"4992\"\u003eTokonoma display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5043\" data-start=\"5011\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5043\" data-start=\"5013\"\u003eCultural photography staging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5075\" data-start=\"5044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5075\" data-start=\"5046\"\u003eGallery seasonal exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5080\" data-start=\"5077\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"5118\" data-start=\"5082\"\u003e📌 CONFIDENCE \u0026amp; VERIFICATION NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5440\" data-start=\"5120\"\u003e• Period assessed visually; no internal inspection performed\u003cbr data-end=\"5183\" data-start=\"5180\"\u003e• Faces appear gofun over molded core\u003cbr data-end=\"5223\" data-start=\"5220\"\u003e• Textile shows age-related wear\u003cbr data-end=\"5258\" data-start=\"5255\"\u003e• Screens display staining\u003cbr data-end=\"5287\" data-start=\"5284\"\u003e• No signature observed in provided images\u003cbr data-end=\"5332\" data-start=\"5329\"\u003e• Classified as Taishō–early Shōwa production\u003cbr data-end=\"5380\" data-start=\"5377\"\u003e• Not represented as Meiji period without further evidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Stewardship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"607\"\u003eEvaluated under the \u003cstrong data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"627\"\u003eJaponista Traditional Figurative Arts Authentication Framework™\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"697\"\u003e• Doll type, regional lineage, and craft-school verification\u003cbr data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"757\"\u003e• Material assessment across gofun, silk, wood, lacquer, and mixed media\u003cbr data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"832\"\u003e• Structural integrity of limbs, heads, joints, and mounting components\u003cbr data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"906\"\u003e• Costume preservation, textile condition, and accessory completeness review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1178\" data-start=\"989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"989\"\u003eGuaranteed 100% Authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003eAll works are curated and backed by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003eJaponista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™\u003c\/strong\u003e, with disciplined attention to craft tradition and material stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Ritual, Persona \u0026amp; Cultural Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1607\" data-start=\"1233\"\u003eJapanese dolls occupy a unique position within cultural life. They are seasonal guardians, theatrical representations, domestic symbols of growth and protection, and embodiments of aesthetic refinement. Whether Hina dolls marking spring rites, Musha figures reflecting martial valor, or Ichimatsu dolls embodying lifelike presence, each form carries defined symbolic weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eAt Japonista, we approach Japanese dolls as figurative craft traditions rather than decorative curiosities. Gofun surface aging, silk fading, minor textile fray, and patina are evaluated within historical and seasonal context, preserving authenticity while disclosing condition with transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2077\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003eOur role is to steward these works as vessels of cultural memory, ensuring they are placed where their presence may be appreciated with contextual understanding and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInquiries, Availability, and Private Consideration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2386\" data-start=\"2139\"\u003eCertain dolls and seasonal sets are held firmly due to completeness, rarity, or craft significance. All inquiries are handled discreetly, and we welcome thoughtful discussion regarding restoration history, display context, or lineage distinctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2576\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003eIf you are building a focused archive—by festival type, regional style, theatrical representation, or historical period—our team is available to provide informed, collector-level guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcierge Support \u0026amp; Collector Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics%E2%84%A2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista Concierge™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e provides personalized assistance regarding safe display practices, textile preservation, humidity control, and structural stabilization for delicate figurative works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3009\" data-start=\"2819\"\u003eWhether your intention is seasonal installation, archival storage, or curated exhibition, we guide each acquisition with clarity and respect for the doll’s cultural and material sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3141\" data-start=\"3011\"\u003eFor select complete Hina or Gogatsu sets, private reservation or structured arrangements may be available on a case-by-case basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Proceeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3455\" data-start=\"3170\"\u003eWe kindly encourage collectors to review our shop policies and preservation guidelines, available through the links in our website footer, outlining handling precautions, environmental considerations, and condition disclosure standards specific to fragile figurative and textile works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Closing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for exploring Japonista’s curated archive of Japanese dolls. These figures embody ritual, craftsmanship, and seasonal continuity across generations. We are honored to steward them where their presence may continue with dignity and cultural understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions or wish to explore related items, please feel free to contact \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics%E2%84%A2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista Concierge™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- internal seo keywords:\n\njapanese dolls, nihon ningyo dolls, hakata ningyo doll, ichimatsu doll japan, musha doll japan, takeda doll tradition, kabuki doll figure, gogatsu doll display, hina doll set japan, japanese figurative craft, japanese ceremonial dolls, antique japanese doll, vintage nihon ningyo, japanese doll collector piece, museum grade japanese doll, japanese doll investment piece, traditional japanese doll art, japanese doll festival display, japanese seasonal ritual doll, hina matsuri dolls, japanese emperor doll set, 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