Antique Japanese Mitsuore Ningyo of a Girl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Mitsuore ningyo of a girl, a jointed costume doll crafted of wood and covered in multiple layers of burnished gofun, made to stand as well as kneel, fabric and wire upper arms to facilitate costuming, a beautiful modeled face...
Silk, Wood
Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan Three traditional kokeshi dolls created and signed by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994). They measure 14.5, 12 and 10.5 inches high. In good condition, with some shellac loss on head and body of large doll...
Wood
Antique Japanese Boy's Day Display Suit of Armor
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese miniature model of a suit of armor made for the Boy’s day display. Constructed of a lacquered paper cuirass, upper arm guar...
Textile, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from China, all mounted on custom bases. The heights are 16, 9 and 13.5 inches (40.6, 23...
Wood
Extra Large Vintage Sakunami Kokeshi by Kenjiro Hiraga
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Vintage Sakunami Kokeshi by Kenjiro Hiraga, 1995. This specific black and natural monochrome rarity in the classic Sakunami style is by the acclaimed master artisan of t...
Hardwood
Large Vintage Japanese Naruko Kokeshi by Masa Kumagai
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Vintage Japanese Naruko Kokeshi by Masa Kumagai. A turned hardwood traditional folk art originating from the vicinity of the hot spring, Naruko onsen. The highly collectible s...
Hardwood
Japan Antique Hand-Crafted Edo Period Imperial Pair Dolls, 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple. Their beautiful faces were crafted from crushed shell called gofun coated over carved wood and their dress feature period Edo (1840) textile kimono dress. Used as the display for the Girl’s day celebration, more specifically they are constructed of kinran brocade fabric covered paper, the heads carved of wood and covered in gofun with painted features and inset hair, the male form with outstretched arms and conical legs, the female has a cylindrical form. They come in an original kiri wood storage box. Dimensions: Large doll 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide Small doll...
Shell, Wood
Japanese Meiji Pair of Hina Ningyō Imperial Dolls, Emperor & Empress c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Hina Ningyō Imperial Dolls, Emperor and Empress, Circa 1880 A magnificent and rare pair of Japanese Hina Ningyō (雛人形) imperial festival dolls dating fr...
Silk, Wood
Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Showa Period, 1940s
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Antique Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, dated from the late Taisho to the early Showa period 1940s. Both are in good condition with some lost on the boy's left fist. Two cuties ma...
Metal
Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Taisho/Showa Period
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Antique Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, dated from the late Taisho to the early Showa period. Both are in great condition. Two cuties made by the traditional way of "Edo Kimekomi ...
Metal
Antique Pair of Kyoho-Bina Emperor and Empress Dolls , 1720s Edo
Located in Norton, MA
18th Century Japanese Edo Period pair of Kyoho-Bina Ningyo (1716~1736), an exceedingly rare early 18th century. An exceptional example of this early style. The finest quality in all ...
Brass
Antique Hina Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls Wood Stands #071, 1890
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Hina dolls, traditionally displayed during Japan's Hinamatsuri festival. The figures have wooden bodies covered in fabrics, while their faces and hands are crafted from gof...
Fabric, Silk, Straw, Wood
