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Japanese Musician Gosho Hina Doll, Edo Period - JN8MY1515

Our Price: $1,995.00

Fantastic Japanese musician gosho doll, late Edo period, c. 1800-1850. Extremely rare to find a doll of this age with clothing and much of hair intact. Kyoto made, indicating the highest quality and craftsmanship. Details include drum and very finely made silk brocade costume with hand-embroidery. Very good condition. An extraordinary find for the collector! Dimensions: 11” high, 9” wide.

Japanese Gosho Doll, New Year’s Lion Dance

Japanese Gosho Doll, New Year’s Lion Dance - JN8J2502

Our Price: $495.00

Whimsical Japanese Kaga gosho doll, Taisho period (1912-1926). Shown performing the Lion Dance (Sakamoto no Shishimai) at New Year, thought to keep the devil away. Traditional oversized head, chubby body and brilliant white skin, created by the application of many layers of polished gofun. Very good condition. Comes with signed kiri wood storage box. Dimensions: 4” wide, 4” high.

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Spacious Isho Dansu

Japanese Clothing Tansu, Spacious Isho Dansu - TC8J0102

Our Price: $4,295.00

Impressive Japanese one-section isho-dansu or clothing chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Striking chest fashioned of dramatic keyaki (zelkova) and sturdy cedar woods. Fantastic traditional metalwork features decorative, circular lockplates and warabite style drawer pulls. Additional bracketing accents the entire piece. Abundant, deep drawers offer generous storage space, double the usual size of a typical clothing tansu! A sublime and functional piece exhibiting Japanese style and tradition. Very good condition. Dimensions: 46” high, 65.5” wide, 24” deep.

Japanese Gosho Doll with Flute - JC8J817

Our Price: $495.00

Enchanting Japanese gosho doll, Taisho period (1912-1926). Traditional oversized head, chubby body and brilliant white skin, created by the application of many layers of polished gofun. Whisimical flute-playing figure. Very good condition. Comes with signed kiri wood storage box. Dimensions: 5” x 3”.

Japanese Butterfly Dancer Gosho Doll - JN7D78

Our Price: $995.00

Striking Japanese Noh doll, Taisho period (1912-1926). Sho-Jo the sake-loving elf of Noh drama with flushed face and captivating smile. Wonderful characterization with great presence and beautifully expressive face. Features fine silk brocade costuming and handpainted fan. Very good condition. Dimensions: 9.5” wide, 16” high.

Japanese Gosho Dolls, Butterfly Dancers, Meiji

Our Price: $1,595.00

Enormously appealing pair of Japanese Gosho butterfly dancer dolls, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Wonderfully animated features and pose, shown as children performing a traditional butterfly dance. Fine costumes and detail include traditional oversized head, chubby body and brilliant white skin, created by the application of many layers of polished gofun. Accessories include drums and wings. Very good condition. An enchanting find! Dimensions: 4.5” high, 5.25 high (w/stand); 1” x 9.5” x 4.75” (base).

Set of Five Japanese Musician Dolls, Edo

Our Price: $1,995.00

Remarkable five-piece set of Japanese musician or hayashi dolls, Edo period, c. 1770. Traditionally displayed on Hinamatsuri or Girls' Day Festival, celebrated annually on March 3 in Japan. High-quality, hand-embroidered silk costumes. Accessories include a variety of instruments. Fine detail in gofun faces and hands and charming individual expressions and postures. Very good condition with minor wear commensurate with age. Dimensions: 8” x 5”.

Japanese Kimekomi Gosho Doll, Taisho

Our Price: $2,695.00

Dynamic Japanese kimekomi gosho doll, Taisho period (1912-1926). Momotaro, also called Peach Boy, one of the most famous fairy-tale heroes in Japan. Wonderful rendering with great natural pose and subtle face. Features wildly dramatic handpainted costuming tucked and glued into grooves on a body made of compacted paulownia wood sawdust. Traditional oversized head, chubby body and brilliant white skin, created by the application of many layers of polished gofun. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16” x 13” (doll); 24” x 11” x 17”.

Japanese Gosho Doll, 19th-Century

Our Price: $895.00

Large, signed Japanese Gosho doll, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. A charming and vividly colored rendering of an Okino Noh play character. All handpainted with traditional oversized head, chubby body and white skin. Crafted in Kyoto, ensuring the finest quality and craftsmanship. Artist signed. Comes with original kiri wood box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11.5” high, 9” wide. OUR INTEREST-FREE LAYAWAY PLAN.

Japanese Gosho-Style Doll, Edo Period

Our Price: $595.00

Fabulous 19th-century Japanese gosho-style doll, Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Charming rendering. Traditional figure portrayed holding blossoming branches for a whimsical effect. Beautiful, intricate detail throughout. Lovely patterning and beautiful orange and blue mineral hues given to the carefully constructed kimono and traditional costuming. Superb natural pose with lovely, handcrafted and handpainted facial features and expression. Traditional oversized head, chubby body and brilliant white skin, created by the application of many layers of polished gofun. Lovely dark lacquer stand with gold embellishments. Very good condition. Dimensions: 10” high, 5” wide”.

Handpainted Japanese Kimekomi Gosho Doll

Our Price: $395.00

Adorable Japanese kimekomi gosho doll, Taisho period (1912-1926). Young girl with fan. Wonderful characterization with natural pose and beautifully rendered kimono. Features finely handpainted costuming tucked and glued into grooves on a body made of compacted paulownia wood sawdust. Traditional oversized head, chubby body and brilliant white skin, created by the application of many layers of polished gofun. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5.5" wide, 5.5" high.

Adorable Japanese Hai-Hai Baby Doll, Taisho

Our Price: $395.00

Sweet Japanese Hai-hai baby doll, Taisho period, 1912 - 1926. Handpainted crawling infant with traditional oversized head, chubby body and brilliant white skin. Endearing expression and animated pose. Colorful clothing and intricate baby toy in hand. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8" long, 4.5" wide.

Set of 5 Gosho Dolls, Edo Period

Our Price: $5,995.00

Remarkable set of five Japanese gosho dolls, c. 1850. Beautiful handpainted faces, each with fabulous costuming and head pieces. Each holds a small item, rendered with charm and skill. A spectacular set! Comes with kiri (paulownia) wood storage box. A small amount of cracking on the bottom of one doll, otherwise, all are in very good condition. Dimensions (each): 3” high, 3” wide.

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