Japanese figures

Production date
Pre 1930
Description
Four figures representing the Emperor and Empress and two archers (Samurai guards). The Emperor in purple brocade and holding a sword, the Empress in red and purple kimono (both on brocade stands). The two archers in green flowered brocade with quivers of arrows and holding bows (one with a white head).
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Provenance details
Presented by J Overend formerly a member of RNZEA (Japan), New Zealand's Occupational Force in Japan. Obtained by him in that country in 1947.
Current rights code
Other Id
C1949.10A
37/49
YES
EQRC10317
Catalogue number
C1949.10A
Accession number
1949.37.1

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