JAPAN - MEIJI period (1868 - 1912) Small miniature suit of a - Lot 98

JAPAN - MEIJI period (1868 - 1912) Small miniature suit of armor (gogatsu ningyo) consisting of a suji-bashi kabuto (slatted helmet), a menpo (mask), a dô (breastplate), a pair of suneate (shin guards), a pair of kegutsu (shoes) and a yoroi-bitsu (box). H. 18 cm approx. The gogatsu ningyo dolls are displayed at the Boys' Festival. In modern Japan, Kodomo no Hi, or Children's Festival, is celebrated every year on May 5. Originally, this day coincided with Tango no Sekku (Boys' Festival), one of the five annual ceremonies (Gosekku) traditionally celebrated at the Japanese imperial court. Then, in the early Edo period, as power shifted from the aristocracy to the samurai class, Tango no Sekku gained in popularity among samurai families. This festival became an important day for praying for the healthy and safe growth of the boy born into the family heir, as well as for the family's wealth and prosperity. All lots are sold as is, with no claims possible. To be collected from Neuilly sur Marne (9330) 5 days free storage - storage of each lot becomes payable 5 days after the sale.