Kameoka Kirei “Picture Hina-Dolls”
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Kameoka Kirei “Picture Hina-Dolls”
| IItem No. | J-148 |
|---|---|
| Title | Picture Hina-Dolls |
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| Artist | By Kameoka Kirei |
| Date Created | 1770〜1885 |
| Price | ￥300,000（excluding tax ） |
This painting depicts a form of hina-doll known as “tatchibina”. The abstract form of these dolls originated from the paper dolls called “hitogata” that were washed out to the sea or rivers to bring bad luck, and are considered to be the most ancient of all hina-dolls.
Both the female and male dolls have round faces with round, taut features, simple eyes with inked lines, small noses, and small mouths. The bright red kimono is decorated with wisteria and nadeshiko flowers, adding a touch of loveliness amidst the glitter.
Kameoka Kirei (1770-1885) was a painter of the Maruyama School who studied under Maruyama Okyo and his student Yamamoto Shurei. He excelled in flower-and-bird and portrait painting, and in 1787 he was involved in the creation of the barrier paintings of Daijyo-ji Temple.
There are very few surviving examples of Kirei’s work, and this painting is one of the finest.
As an antique, it may have some scratches or blemishes. We recommend that you visit our store to check the condition.
If you wish, we will send you detailed photos of the item, so please feel free to contact us.
