May Dolls Noh Kyogen Sokutai (Court Dress) Military Official Doll Warrior Doll Metalwork Antique Vintage Ornament Japanese-style Interior Phoenix Crest Noh Mask Kyogen Mask Showa Retro Metal doll/ornament of a military official in court dress, related to Noh, Kyogen, and May Dolls (with fan and mask) Product Description This is a heavy metal doll/ornament depicting a military official in court dress. The formal attire seen in traditional Japanese performing arts such as Noh and Kyogen, or in May Dolls, is elaborately expressed. • Material: Made of metal (likely copper, brass, or an alloy), with a very substantial weight. • Coloring: The overall color scheme is a marble pattern based on black and reddish-brown, with the patterns of the attire, phoenix motifs, and metal fittings colored and decorated in gold and silver. • Features: • The head is adorned with something like a **crown (kanmuri)** that is worn with the court dress (**sokutai**) of the court nobles. • Luxurious phoenix designs are applied to both sleeves. • Numerous decorations resembling family crests, such as circles and hexagons, are seen on the body and edges of the sleeves. Accessories As shown in the photos, the following two metal parts are included and can be attached to the doll body. 1. Noh mask/Kyogen mask-style face part: • A male face with a gentle smile, reminiscent of Noh masks and Kyogen masks. It is attached to the head of the doll. 2. Metal fan: • Can be inserted into the cuff of the doll's right sleeve. Size (approximate) • Height: Approximately 31.6cm • Width: Approximately 29.8cm • Weight: Approximately 2.83kg Condition • There are minor scratches, fading, and discoloration of the metal due to aging, but it exudes a good taste as an antique. • There is no significant damage. • Please check the condition of the product in the photos. For collections and interiors Recommended for those who like Japanese-style room alcove decorations, accents for the entrance or living room, or Noh, Kyogen, Japanese history, and armor collections. Please note that the packaging will be simple. If you have any requests for shipping methods or dates, please contact us in the comments before purchasing ^^* Please understand the condition as it is a used item ^̮⃝ We have many other products on sale, so please search using the hashtag below (^^) #LotsOfOrnamentsFreedom OS1117-6 E4