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This listing is for a vintage hina ningyo doll made about 20 years ago. This particular doll is ‘Sa-daijin’, one of the imperial guards known as Zuijin.  Zuijin are modelled on the ministers from the ancient imperial court.  There’s the Minister to the Left (Sa-daijin) representing wisdom, and the much younger Minister to the Right (U-daijin) who represents strength.  The doll in this listing is Sa-daijin, an elderly figure usually depicted carrying arrows.  Zuijin occupy the fourth tier of a Hina doll display.  This doll is in working condition and ready for display. 

Hina ningyo are ornamental dolls displayed during the annual Hina matsuri on March 3rd. This is a day to pray for young girl's growth and happiness, and most families with girls display these dolls and eat special kinds of food.  The dolls are usually arranged on a five or seven-tiered stand covered with a red carpet. At the top are the Emperor and Empress. The next tier contains three court ladies, followed by the five musicians, then two imperial guards, and finally three servants ending the bottom row in a five-tiered display. The display also includes small pieces of furniture, small meal dishes, and little lanterns.

Size

H.20cm (7.8”) x 19.5cm (7.6”) across x 10.7cm (4.2”) from back to front

Condition

There’s a spot on his collar at the back, the purple fabric is busted open on the end of an arrow, and his left hand is a little discoloured.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.