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8 1/2" (22 cm.) The five men are posed seated, each with carved wooden head having fine gofun finish, very fine detail of facial expression; four depict young men with black silk fiber hair, each with slightly different face; and the fifth depicts an elderly man with wizened features, white/grey silk fiber hair with topknot, moustache, and long beard. All five are costumed identically in rich green silk brocade with gilt thread weave and plum accents, over floral-patterned under-robe, gold sash, black court cap, and carrying a matching faux sword with gilt embellishments, Excellent condition except minor hair wear under caps. Edo period, mid-1800s. The set was designed for presentation at a Girl's Day (hina matsuri) display.