Antique Japanese Doll, Momotaro

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NAME: Antique Japanese costume doll of a young Momotaro or The Peach Boy

AGE: Early to mid Showa (1926-1989)

SIZE: 10-1/4" (26cm) not including his banner

CONDITION: Excellent. The thick paint on his decorative peach atop the banner pole is cracking and coming off.

NOTES: Momotaro or the Peach Boy is a much loved fairy tale. The story is of a childless older couple who come upon a large peach. When they open it, out pops Momotaro. He eventually goes off to fight the ogres and becomes a hero. Web-Japan.org has a cute version, complete with pictures: Momotaro.

This is a very finely made doll. His hands are carved wood and there is a lot of nice detail including metal and leather trim. His head has the blue "shadow" where it was shaved. He carries a saihai (baton) and his banner, which is attached to his back. The stand has a lovely lacquered finish.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 20 August, 2010.