{"product_id":"museum-grade-1950s-japanese-samurai-doll-custom-order-yoroi-in-original-case","title":"Museum Grade 1950s Japanese Samurai Doll Custom Order Yoroi in Original Case","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eAn extraordinary \u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003emuseum-grade Japanese Samurai doll (武者人形 \/ Musha Ningyo)\u003c\/strong\u003e dating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e1950s Showa period\u003c\/strong\u003e, custom commissioned as a luxury heirloom in post-war Japan and preserved for more than seventy years in its original glass display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eThis exceptional one-of-a-kind piece represents the highest level of mid-century Japanese artisan craftsmanship. Unlike mass-produced Boys’ Day displays, this Samurai doll was created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eprivate custom commission\u003c\/strong\u003e, made for a distinguished Japanese family and preserved by the original owner’s descendants until its recent acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eI personally acquired this masterpiece directly from the daughter of the original owner, who confirmed that her late father commissioned this doll as a luxury piece during post-war Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eThe original wooden storage box features the family \u003cstrong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e家紋 (Kamon \/ clan crest)\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering remarkable provenance and reinforcing the piece’s noble heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eThe Samurai wears full traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e鎧 (Yoroi) armor\u003c\/strong\u003e, meticulously crafted using premium materials including kimono silk, brass, leather, ceramic, and carved wood. The warrior’s face is finished with stunning \u003cstrong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e24-karat gold detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a calm, dignified, and commanding expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eEvery detail—from the hand-tied armor cords to the elaborate helmet crest, hand-worked metal fittings, textile layering, and artist signature—reflects the exceptional skill of master Japanese craftsmen during the golden era of post-war decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eThis is not simply a collectible. It is a documented family heirloom, cultural artifact, and investment-grade example of Japanese Samurai artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eIdeal for advanced collectors, museums, galleries, cultural institutions, luxury interiors, or serious investors in rare Asian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003eKeywords: Japanese samurai doll, Musha Ningyo, museum grade samurai, 1950s Japan, Showa period, custom samurai doll, Yoroi armor, Japanese heirloom, artist signed, family kamon, Boys Day doll, Japanese cultural artifact, museum quality collectible, rare Japanese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1ypbcdq\" data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003eAuthentic 1950s custom-made Samurai doll\u003cbr data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003eFace finished with 24k 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data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musha Ningyo \/ Samurai Doll\u003cbr data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3661\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3678\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showa Period, circa 1950s\u003cbr data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kimono silk, brass, leather, ceramic, wood, glass\u003cbr data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3786\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original glass display case included\u003cbr data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3840\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artist signed\u003cbr data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3879\"\u003eFamily Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original family Kamon present\u003cbr data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 100 cm \/ 39.3 in\u003cbr data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3962\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7 kg \/ 15.4 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4003\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4127\"\u003eExceptional vintage condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with careful preservation over more than seventy years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4254\"\u003eArmor textiles remain vibrant, structural components remain secure, and decorative elements are exceptionally well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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