Musha Ningyô Doll Depicting A Squire Wearing Sashimono Of The Inaba Clan - Showa Period: 1926-1989

JAPAN - Showa Period (1926-1989). Musha Ningyō doll depicting a sashimono-bearing squire of the Inaba clan. He is dressed in fully articulated armor made of lacquered metal, silk, and stamped deerskin leather, with a finely lacquered and painted head adorned with hair. He holds a sahai (command staff) in his left hand and a silk banner in his right, decorated with the Inaba clan mon, and is armed with a wakizashi. Very good condition. Dimensions: 74.5 x 20 x 12 cm. Sold with its storage box. Box dimensions: 51 x 32 x 24 cm. Note: Large sashimono banners dominated the battlefield as visual and symbolic landmarks. Taller and more imposing than individual banners, they signaled the presence of a leader, the position of a unit, or the authority of a clan. The Inaba clan, vassals of powerful lineages like the Oda and later the Tokugawa, embodies the model of the loyal and pragmatic samurai. Originating from the province of Mino, they distinguished themselves by their political acumen and adaptability in an unstable era. Through figures like Inaba Ittetsu, the Inaba clan illustrates a discreet strength, founded on loyalty, endurance, and pragmatism rather than the pursuit of glory.