Wooden Imperial Throne Stands Width: 27 cm Depth: 20 cm Height: 7 cm The "Imperial Throne Stands" (shinnoudai) for the Hina dolls are platforms with tatami mats on which the male doll (Emperor) and female doll (Empress) are placed. They represent "the sacred place where the Emperor and Empress sit." The pair of Imperial Throne Stands, the most formal arrangement, modeled after a court wedding, serve to indicate the revered status of the dolls. This is a display item, so please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about condition. Thank you for viewing.