Warrior Doll (Japanese Dolls)
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The Warrior Doll is situated towards the centre-right in the bottom of the cabinet, dated to late 1800s.
Appearance
Wearing an orange and brown kimono and standing between 2 and 3 inches tall, the little warrior appear to be armed with a katana, a traditional Japanese longsword. Appearing to be made from gofun with cheaper clothing made from cloth.
Purpose
The warrior doll may have been part of a Hina Doll set as a court guard, or he could easily have been a long-standing warrior used during the Boy's Day festival.
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