Doll Item Number: N2.1068 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Noblewoman (part a) of Heian Period. She has an elaborate coiffure with four bright flowers and silver ornaments as her hair is tied up in a fan-like bun at the top. She is holding a long red fan (part b) trimmed with gold in her right hand. Her dress is adorned with long ribbons and ties. Label reads "Japan". Standing on a flat tree trunk for a base.