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# Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll

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Review: WARRIORS, ACTORS, AND DEMONS - Alan Scott Pate’s impressive book is a detailed exploration of ningyo, an enthralling array of dolls from Japan’s Edo period (1615 – 1868). The dolls are creations of wood, silk, and gofun (a paste of crushed oyster shells which creates their porcelain white faces). The term “doll” is somewhat misleading as these are not playthings. The meticulously detailed figures were intended to commemorate, entertain, and educate. Some were used in the theater and others by medical practitioners. The figures range from a fierce warrior battling a tiger to an undersea princess riding a turtle, and from exotically costumed actors to wild eyed demons. Many of the figures are shown alongside historic woodblock prints featuring the same character. Alan Scott Pate details the symbolism of the costumes, hairstyles, props, and gestures of the dolls. The bits of history and legend that illuminate the story of each doll are told in rich detail. The serious student of Japanese culture will find this book to be a valuable resource. Other readers will be captivated by the color photographs and enjoy an intriguing glimpse into a remarkable culture.
Review: Beautiful - Bought as a gift for my daughter. She loved it. There are many gorgeous photos of various dolls and explanations of the various types and uses.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,730,554 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #27 in Antique & Collectible Dolls (Books) #458 in Japanese History (Books) #7,215 in Art History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (28) |
| Dimensions  | 9 x 1.1 x 12 inches |
| Edition  | Reissue |
| ISBN-10  | 0804847355 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0804847353 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 288 pages |
| Publication date  | September 20, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Tuttle Publishing |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WARRIORS, ACTORS, AND DEMONS
*by P***K on November 1, 2015*

Alan Scott Pate’s impressive book is a detailed exploration of ningyo, an enthralling array of dolls from Japan’s Edo period (1615 – 1868). The dolls are creations of wood, silk, and gofun (a paste of crushed oyster shells which creates their porcelain white faces). The term “doll” is somewhat misleading as these are not playthings. The meticulously detailed figures were intended to commemorate, entertain, and educate. Some were used in the theater and others by medical practitioners. The figures range from a fierce warrior battling a tiger to an undersea princess riding a turtle, and from exotically costumed actors to wild eyed demons. Many of the figures are shown alongside historic woodblock prints featuring the same character. Alan Scott Pate details the symbolism of the costumes, hairstyles, props, and gestures of the dolls. The bits of history and legend that illuminate the story of each doll are told in rich detail. The serious student of Japanese culture will find this book to be a valuable resource. Other readers will be captivated by the color photographs and enjoy an intriguing glimpse into a remarkable culture.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful
*by R***R on December 12, 2022*

Bought as a gift for my daughter. She loved it. There are many gorgeous photos of various dolls and explanations of the various types and uses.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book!
*by A***R on September 26, 2021*

I really enjoyed reading all the history and background of the Japanese dolls. It was very informative.

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