Accessory for Doll Set: 2 Diamond Shaped Tables
Artifact IDMO 63.4843.16.6-.7
Object Type
Accessory, Doll
Date
ca. 1955
Gifter
Tsuyako Matsumoto
Place MadeJapan, Asia
Medium
Wood, paint
Dimensions2 1/2 H x 4 W x 3 1/2 D in.
2 tables
2 tables
Physical DescriptionAccessory for Doll Set:2 diamond shaped wood tables painted black with gold leaf design.
Part of Imperial Court doll set for Girl's Day celebrated in Japan on March 3. Set consists of 15 dolls: Emperor, Empress, 3 Ladies in Waiting, 5 Musicians, and 5 Ministers. See MO 63.4843.1-.15.
Part of Imperial Court doll set for Girl's Day celebrated in Japan on March 3. Set consists of 15 dolls: Emperor, Empress, 3 Ladies in Waiting, 5 Musicians, and 5 Ministers. See MO 63.4843.1-.15.
Historical NoteMiniature furniture and other household accessories are incorporated into the hina doll altars set up in Japanese households during the Hina-Matsuri, or Girls' Day, festivities on March 3 each year. These diamond shaped tables are meant to hold hishi-mochi, a special type of diamond-shaped rice cake identified with Hina Matsuri celebrations. Traditionally the tables are positioned between the minister dolls on the fourth tier of the altar.
Additional DetailsCredit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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