Japanese traditional dolls
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| 19 - Japanese traditional dolls Arch Two |
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A wall display cabinet of Japanese traditional dolls, near Puppet Corner, in Arch Two is an interesting contrast to the more Western toys in the Museum.
There are four types of dolls in that display. The ones sitting down scattered about the back and down the left hand side of the exhibit are part of a set depicting an ancient Royal Court, with a King and Queen, handmaidens and musicians. These would be traditionally displayed in peoples houses as part of the festival of Children's Day.
Also around the back of the exhibit you may also see a few samurai dolls and a rickshaw puller. Around the sides of the exhibit, there are a variety of larger dolls, mostly used for display. If you look carefully, on the left hand side of the exhibit you can see two ladies dancing graceful traditional dances with their fans.
On the right hand side of the exhibit are two porcelain baby dolls which of the four different types of dolls in this exhibit are the only ones that would have been played with.
Many of these dolls would have been given as formal gifts and many depict warriors, heroes and fairy-tale characters.
