Description

Late Edo Period Dolls representing Sannin-kanjyo which means the three court ladies. They support and care for the emperor (Odairi-sama) and the empress consort (Ohina-sama).   All are wearing a Japanese traditional dress (colored red and white).  They probably were part of the Hina- Matsuri celebration.
All with exquisite red hakama over white kimono with brocade overcoat w/ bronze accessories including a pitcher, a long handled server + wood table in a signed with Japanese characters meaning “official women” on the door of a wooden box.  They are serving tea or sake to the Dairi-Bina, the Emperor and Empress.  The bodies are most likely painted wood.

The caligraphy on box front reads literally Official Woman but it may have a different meaning in Japanese,probably Court Ladies.

Condition: Very Good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use.  Slight discoloration of white garments, please view all images.

Measurements:  Box:  11 1/2 inches high  x  10 1/2 inches wide  x  8 inches deep    Dolls:  All kneeling at 10 inches high