Edo-style Dolls 　The Three Gods of Waka Poetry

Kansei era (1789–1801) Donated by Saitō Shōji

Reflecting the liberal Edo tastes of the period, these sophisticated Edo-style dolls represent the Three Gods of Waka Poetry: Kaki-no-moto-no-Hitomaru (right), Sotoori-hime (middle) and Yamabe-no-akahito (left).