The Tachi bina is an older form of Japanese Hina dolls from the early Edo period(1603-1827). The earlier Tachi bina dolls were not made to stand up, instead they were made to lay down or lean on the display. The faces of this set appear to be old with a beautiful sparkle on Gofun, probably from the late Edo to early Meji period. I am not certain but the clothing may have been refreshed later. The hair is real and very brittle from the age. The emperor doll is 12 1/2 inches and the empress is 9 3/4 inches tall.