The size of Emperor: 5 1/8" w x 3 9/16" D x 6 1/4" H, 13 cm x 9 cm x 16cm
The size of Empress: 5 1/2" w x 3 9/16" D x 4 3/4" H, 14 cm x 9 cm x 12 cm
This is rare Japanese Oribe Yaki Hina Dolls set by Japanese Artist. Artist name written on the back side of Emperor. Left side written as "Okina Senichi Saku" (Okina mean old men in Japanse, Senichi made). I checked calligraphy for this artist name. It came up as Senichi. Right side Japanse said "Soroi Hyaku Rokuju Sai" translated into Englsih as "By the pair, 160 years old". The condition of Hina Dolls is excellent. Please note bottom area of Empress has restoration on the Kiln Flaw area on the side as well as on the bottom area with synthetic material as three photo in additional photo No. 7, 8 and 9. Dolls set came with Tomobako as photo showing. It came with Kiriwood Tomobako. The front of Door has Japanese writing, "Oribe Dairi Hina". Also pair came with Black lacquer stand as photos. Dating from Meiji Period, 1868-1912. Please note around the neck area of Emperor and Empress is wrapped with Washi(Japanese paper) for fitting. You can see more photos at additional page of this item #1440257.
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