Lot 40
Boys’ Day Ningyo of Yoshitsune and Attendant, 18th Century
Lot 40 Details
Boys’ Day Ningyo of Yoshitsune and Attendant, 18th Century
Seated and wearing military regalia, the general with a stern expression, in a pose of concentration TOGETHER WITH a young bald headed attendant carrying a Genji white banner
tallest height 16.9" — 43 cm.
Estimate $800-$1,200
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Provenance:
Lots 39-41: Japanese Warrior Dolls from a Private Toronto Collection
Note:
Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159-1189) was general of the Minamoto clan during the 12th century, covering the late Heian and early Kamakura period. Although Yoshitsune died a young man, he is revered as one of the greatest and most popular warriors of the time and is often depicted in both traditional and popular arts.