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$250.00 JAPANESE DOLL Crafted from cloth, straw, and wire, set on a stone base. Shōwa period (20th century). Approx. 48 × 20 × 18 cm (18.9 × 7.9 × 7.1 in)...
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Sold SMALL FRAGMENTS A curated set of miniature fragments including parts of small dolls, glass gyokugan (inlaid eyes) from Buddhist sculptures, and carved wooden mask elements. Japan, mostly Shōwa period (20th century). Materials include wood, paper, and glass. All pieces are palm-sized. A rare small-scale jointed folding doll is included, highly regarded as a collector’s item...
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$250.00 TANABATA FIGURES Pair of wooden board festival figures used for Tanabata, the traditional Japanese celebration held on July 7. Japan, Nagano Prefecture, circa 1960s. Approx. 54.5 × 12 cm (21.5 × 4.7 in)...
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$250.00 RARE VOTIVE FOXES An uncommon type pair of ceramic votive inari fox figures, Japan, early 20th century). One holding a hoju jem in the mouth: Approx. 2.3 × 4.5 × H 7.3 cm (0.9 × 1.8 × 2.9 in). Rarely encountered today. While the mold itself appears to be of earlier origin, this pair is thought to have been produced as dead stock during the Taishō to early Shōwa period. The indigo (gosu) eyes are particularly striking...
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$300.00 DOLL PARTS Set of parts for an unfinished Ichimatsu doll, Japan, Shōwa period, mid–20th century. – Torso: approx. 22 × 10 × 5 cm (8.7 × 3.9 × 2 in) – Head: approx. 9 × 8 × 9 cm (3.5 × 3.1 × 3.5 in) – Head: approx. 8 × 7 × 8 cm (3.1 × 2.8 × 3.1 in) – Hip: approx...
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$880.00 Dramatic Meiji Period, Ca. 1900 Bunraku puppet doll head. White paint is made of crushed oyster shell. Some hair loss but otherwise in very good condition. 26cm high x 16cm wide. Ask for shipping quote.
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Sold CLUSTER OF TINY KOKESHI Set of around 306 extremely small Japanese kokeshi dolls made of plastic, hand-painted with facial features. Showa period. Each approx. H 0.9 cm (0.35 in). Some have faded or worn faces due to age...
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$250.00 KAMI-SAMA Composed of an early Showa-period clay doll of a headless Tenjin deity, paired with an Amakusa Maguroishi stone (a prized black suiseki stone). Approx. H 23.5 × W 29 × D 12.5 cm (9.25 × 11.4 × 4.9 in). The head fits securely with no looseness...
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$400.00 BROTHERS A charming pair of hand-carved vintage wooden figures depicting close-knit brothers. Japan, 1970s–80s. Elder: H 17 cm (6.7 in), 6 × 3 cm (2.4 × 1.2 in). Younger: H 24 cm (9.4 in), 7 × 7 cm (2.8 × 2.8 in)...
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Sold MASK OF JORURI Face part with the mechanical inverting eyes as a part of wooden doll for Joruri puppet theater. Meiji period (1868-1912), Japan. 18 x 12 x 5.5 cm (7.08 x 4.72 x 2.16in)...
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$250.00 TWO WHITE DOLLS Unfinished Japanese dolls made of paulownia wood covered with gofun (white pigment), as two types of matte and slightly glossy one, Showa period, 20th century, Large: 17.5 x 8 x 6.5 cm (6.88 x 3.14 x 2.55in). Some crackles at gofun surface but unfatal. selected by titcoRet * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since...
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$350.00 TIGER Paper mache okimono with gyokugan glass eyes coated in chirimen silk crepe work, early 20th century, Kyoto, Japan, 47 x 9 x H 22.5 cm (18.50 x 3.54 x 8.85in), attached with original wooden storage box (missing one side of handle). Right ear missing and tongue coming off, and other aged deterioration as is as seen. selected by hotoke * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, an...
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Sold 9 PAPER PATTERNS FOR DOLL’S COSTUME 1930-40s, Japan Large kimono 48 x 41 cm (18.89 x 16.14in) Blouse 32 x 34 cm (12.59 x 13.38in) Trousers 27 x 16 cm (10.62 x 6.29in) selected by Jinta * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since your order will be assumed to have fully acknowledged our Sales Policy under a...
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$200.00 OHARAE KATASHIRO Traditional Japanese Shinto paper doll as the substitute for a person, used as the target for a prayer or curse called 'Katashiro', used in the great purification rituals called 'Oharae' (ref. https://www.kamigamojinja.jp/en/rituals/nagoshi-no-oharae-purification-ritual/). This is an old dead stock set with no written name or age as unused. Showa period, 20th century. Katashiro - 12.2 x 8 cm (4.80 x 3.14in) each. *Wooden box was attached in the ...
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$300.00 DANCING LONG-HEAD GOD God of wisdom and longevity called 'Fukurokuju' as the one of the Japanese Seven Lucky Gods (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukurokuju). Made of 'toso' (type of wood composition) inserted 'gyokugan' (glass eyes) into. 19th - early 20th century, Japan. H 23 x W 21 x D 10.5 cm (9.05 x 8.26 x 4.13in). Aged deterioration and damage as is as seen. selected by hotoke * Please understand th...
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$250.00 BENTA DOLL As the Japanese female-type local folk toy doll from Kumamoto region (named 'Okin') with long history dating back to the Edo period as originally. Meiji period (1868-1912). Length with cloth legs 53cm x 10.5 x 8.5 cm (20.86 x 4.13 x 3.34in) . Loss of both arms. Cloth legs are very fragile to be ripped due to aged detarioration. selected by titcoRet * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is...
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$250.00 KYOHO-BINA Empress of old Japanese hina doll made during the Kyoho era (1716-35) in Edo period so-called 'Kyoho bina', in such damaged condition due to age but with beautiful face. H 21 x 25 x 12 cm (8.26 x 9.84 x 4.72in) selected by titcoRet * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since your order will be assumed to have fully ackno...
The Kura
sold, thank you Two dramatic Bunraku Puppet Kashira (heads) from the Awaji puppet carving tradition. The male is Kumagai Naozane, a character from the Heikei Monogatari present at the Battle of Ichinotani made by Ryuun. The female figure is Yaegakehime from the play Honcho Nijushi ko. They are both roughly 20 cm (8 inches) tall from the neck, 40 cm (16 inches) tall as they are seen on their stands respectively and are in excellent condition. They are fully functional, both nod up and down, and can open and or c...
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