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Japanese Ceramic Samurai Doll - JC2A133
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Price: $695.00
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Striking Japanese ceramic samurai doll, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Skillfully rendered with breathtaking expression in face and natural lifelike pose. Still vivid colors. Very good condition with even distress throughout reflecting age and character. Dimensions: 10.5” high, 13” wide, 9” deep.
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Japanese Ceramic Noh Doll, Okina - JC2A135
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Price: $1,595.00
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Superb Japanese Noh doll, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Representing the character of an old man, Okina. A very well-known figure in Noh drama. Skillfully rendered with still vivid colors and expressive face and pose. Comes with inscribed kiri wood tomobako storage box. Artist: Suga Tokou. Very good condition with even distress throughout reflecting age and character. Dimensions: Dimensions: 16.5” high, 9” wide, 7” deep.
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Japanese Noh Mask, Otafuku - JC2A136
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Price: $895.00
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Charming Noh mask featuring Otafuku or “Happy Woman,” Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Incredible rendering features skilled carving with great attention to detail and animation. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7” x 6”.
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Japanese Noh Mask, Hyottoko - JC2A137
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Price: $895.00
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Whimsical Japanese carved wood mask, Hyottoko, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Hyottoko is an abbreviation fo "Hi Otoko," or "Fire Man," from the idea that this character blows fire from a bamboo tube (hence the mouth shaped as it is). His dance is considered comical, and is said to have been used as long as 900 years ago to amuse troops fresh from battle. This fabulous rendering features cartoonish expression, highly animated and entertaining. A rare mask, not easily found! Very good condition. Dimensions: 8” x 6.5”.
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Japanese Empress Doll - JN1D23
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Price: $995.00 Sale Price: $896.00
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Rare Japanese empress doll, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Wonderful, animated representation. Fine silk, hand-embroidered brocade costume, and beautifully crafted face with lovely expression. Traditionally made for display on Girls Day, celebrated annually in Japan. Features include gofun face and hands and fabulous brass and coral crown. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16” high, 7” wide.
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Japanese Bijin Costume Doll, Edo - JN1D24
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Price: $1,995.00 Sale Price: $1,796.00
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Elegant, rare 19th-century Japanese costume geisha or bijin (beautiful woman) doll, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Kyoto made, indicating exquisite quality and craftsmanship. An alluring rendering showing character with expressive face and pose. Exquisite chirimen silk kimono with floral motif. Very good condition. Dimensions: 15” high, 12” wide.
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Japanese Geisha Costume Hina Doll, Edo - JN1D25
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Price: $1,395.00 Sale Price: $1,256.00
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Enchanting Japanese geisha costume doll, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Crafted in Kyoto, indicating and exceptional level of quality and artisanship. A lovely rendering portraying character through beautiful, expressive gofun face. Delicate pose and lovely costuming with subtle color and patterning. Elegantly arranged hair with traditional hair ornaments. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5” high, 9” wide.
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Japanese Geisha Hina Doll, Edo - JN1D26
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Price: $1,395.00 Sale Price: $1,256.00
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Wonderful Japanese geisha costume doll, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Crafted in Kyoto, indicating and exceptional level of quality and artisanship. A lovely rendering portraying character through beautiful, expressive gofun face. Delicate pose and lovely costuming with subtle color and patterning. Elegantly arranged hair with traditional hair ornaments. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5” high, 9” wide.
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Japanese Hina Doll, Geisha, Edo - JN1D27
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Price: $1,395.00 Sale Price: $1,256.00
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Superb Japanese geisha costume doll, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Crafted in Kyoto, indicating and exceptional level of quality and artisanship. A lovely rendering portraying character through beautiful, expressive gofun face. Delicate pose and lovely costuming with subtle color and patterning. Elegantly arranged hair with traditional hair ornaments. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5” high, 9” wide.
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Japanese Hina Doll, Geisha, Edo - JN1D28
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Price: $1,395.00 Sale Price: $1,256.00
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Superb Japanese geisha costume doll, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Crafted in Kyoto, indicating and exceptional level of quality and artisanship. A lovely rendering portraying character through beautiful, expressive gofun face. Delicate pose and lovely costuming with subtle color and patterning. Elegantly arranged hair with traditional hair ornaments. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5” high, 9” wide.
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Japanese Geisha Hina Doll, Edo - JN1D29
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Price: $1,395.00 Sale Price: $1,256.00
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Splendid Japanese geisha costume doll, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Crafted in Kyoto, indicating and exceptional level of quality and artisanship. A lovely rendering portraying character through beautiful, expressive gofun face. Delicate pose and lovely costuming with subtle color and patterning. Elegantly arranged hair with traditional hair ornaments. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5” high, 9” wide.
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Japanese Samurai Doll, Musha Warrior - JN1D211
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Price: $795.00 Sale Price: $716.00
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Excellent Japanese seated samurai musha warrior doll, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Kyoto made, indicating an exceptional level of quality and craftsmanship. Traditionally for display on Boys' Day, celebrated annually in Japan on May 5. Expressive gofun face and hands. Fine detail in traditional silk brocade costume. Very good condition. Dimensions: Dimensions: 5.5” high, 7” wide.
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Japanese Samurai Musha Warrior Doll - JN1D212
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Price: $795.00 Sale Price: $716.00
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Splendid Japanese seated samurai musha warrior doll, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Kyoto made, indicating an exceptional level of quality and craftsmanship. Traditionally for display on Boys' Day, celebrated annually in Japan on May 5. Expressive gofun face and hands. Fine detail in traditional silk brocade costume. Very good condition. Dimensions: Dimensions: 6” high, 6.5” wide.
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Japanese Kabuki Sanbaso Dancer Doll - JN1D213
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Price: $995.00 Sale Price: $896.00
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Fabulous Japanese Kabuki Sanbaso dancer, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally shown before Kabuki theater, the Sanbaso is an auspicious dance now also presented at many New Year celebrations. Its common theme is a wish for peace and good harvest. Kyoto made indicating a high level of quality and craftsmanship. Wonderfully animated pose and expression. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11” high, 5” wide.
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Japanese Boy’s Day Kabuto, Samurai Helmet - JA1S156
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Price: $295.00 Sale Price: $236.00
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Japanese Boy’s Day samurai kabuto helmet, mid-20th century. Wonderfully detailed overall. Finely rendered to accurately portray Heian period style in miniature. Comes with original wood storage/display box. Very good condition. Dimensions:
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Japanese Boy’s Day Doll, Karako Warrior - JA1S152
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Price: $595.00 Sale Price: $536.00
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Country-style Japanese Karako warrior, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Representing a Chinese boy, often shown in Asian art as a figure who infuses a scene with playful energy. Crafted for display on Boys’ Day, celebrated annually in Japan on May 5. Expressive gofun face and fine detail in silk brocade costume. Wonderfully animated features and pose. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18" high, 9" wide, 5" deep.
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Japanese Sukune Doll, Grand Minister to Jingu - JA1S154
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Price: $695.00 Sale Price: $626.00
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Excellent country-style Japanese Sukune grand minister doll, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Representative of the grand minister and child, Ojin, of famed Empress Jingu. Crafted for display on Boys’ Day, celebrated annually in Japan on May 5. Expressive gofun face and fine detail in silk brocade costume. Baby is likely not original to the piece. Very good condition with some wear commensurate with age. Height: 14".
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Fine Japanese Samurai Warrior Doll - JA1S155
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Price: $995.00 Sale Price: $896.00
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Impressive Japanese seated samurai musha warrior doll, Taisho/Meiji period, c. 1868-1926. Crafted for display on Boys' Day, celebrated annually in Japan on May 5. Expressive gofun face and hands. Excellent detail in traditional silk-brocade costume. Wonderful, highly detailed rendering with accessories including helmet and swords. Very good condition. Dimensions: 17" high, 13" wide, 9" deep.
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Japanese New Year’s Paddle, Hagoita - JC1S914
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Price: $395.00
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Great Japanese hagoita New Year’s paddle with case, early-mid 20th century. Theatrical rendering of the Kabuki samurai character. Handpainted kimono, exceptional detail and animation. These paddles are traditionally given as New Year’s gifts to children. Mounted inside glass and kiri wood case. Very good condition. Dimensions: 28” x 11” x 5” (case).
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Japanese Hina Doll, Costume Bijin - JC1AG181
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Price: $1,895.00
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Beautiful 19th-century Japanese costume geisha or bijin (beautiful woman) doll, Meiji period (1868-1912). Exquisite quality and craftsmanship. An alluring rendering showing character with expressive face and pose. Exquisite, highly detailed chirimen silk kimono with floral motif and shibori accents. Accents include elaborate hair ornaments and fan. Great care and fine craftmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16” high w/stand, 14” high w/out, 13” x 11” (stand).
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Pair Japanese Noh Theater Hina Dolls - JN1AG321
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Price: $495.00 Sale Price: $446.00
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Fantastic pair Japanese Noh dolls, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Representing the character of the old man, Okina, and companion. Skillfully rendered in fine silk brocades with expressive gofun faces. Very good condition. Dimensions: 9” high, 10” wide.
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Japanese Kokin-bina Emperor and Empress Hina Dolls - JN1AG322
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Price: $995.00 Sale Price: $896.00
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Stunning pair of Japanese emperor and empress dolls or kokin-bina, early 20th century, c. 1930. Wonderful representation of the imperial couple. Crafted in Kyoto, indicating and exceptional level of quality and artisanship. Fine silk brocade costumes, and beautifully crafted faces with delightful, animated expressions. Traditionally made for display on Girls Day, celebrated annually in Japan. Accessories include fancy extra crown. Very good condition. Dimensions: 13.5” high, 13.5” wide.
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Japanese Emperor and Empress Hina Dolls - JN1AG323
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Price: $995.00 Sale Price: $896.00
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Beautiful pair of Japanese emperor and empress dolls or kokin-bina, mid-20th century. Wonderful representation of the imperial couple. Fine silk brocade costumes, and beautifully crafted faces with delightful, animated expressions. Traditionally made for display on Girls Day, celebrated annually in Japan. Features include gofun faces and hands, crown, sword, hat and fan. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18” high, 14” wide.
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Japanese Miniature Hina Emperor’s Palanquin - JJ1MY171
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Price: $395.00 Sale Price: $356.00
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Fantastic antique Japanese Girls’ Day miniature Emperor’s palanquin for Hina festival doll, Taisho Era, c. 1912-1926. Strikingly rendered with great intricacy and detail. Handpainted with great skill and care. Beautiful gold and silver patterned motif against dramatic black lacquer background. Traditional tassels and charming traditional metal fixtures. Comes with original wood storage box. A wonderful addition to any Hina set! Very good condition. Dimensions: 7” high, 13” wide, 5” deep.
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Vintage Japanese Glass Doll Case - JJ1J2011
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Price: $125.00 Sale Price: $113.00
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Excellent vintage Japanese glass and black lacquer doll display case, Showa period, mid-20th century. Beautiful gold-paper interior. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16.5” x 13.75” x 11”.
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Trio Japanese Court Lady Hina Dolls - JJXS241
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Price: $395.00 Sale Price: $356.00
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Delightful trio of Japanese court lady dolls, early-mid 20th century. Wonderfully crafted with enchanting expressions and poses and gorgeous silk brocade costumes. This style doll is becoming more and more difficult to find, especially of this age and in such good condition. Great to find a set! Dimensions: 6.5” high (standing), 4.5” high (sitting).
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Japanese Samurai Hina Doll, Musha Warrior - JJXS244
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Price: $195.00 Sale Price: $176.00
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Fine old Japanese standing samurai musha warrior doll with spear, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Created for display on Boys' Day, celebrated annually in Japan on May 5. Expressive gofun face and fine detail in silk brocade costume. Additional accessories include sword and black lacquer stand. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8” high w/stand.
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Pair Japanese Hina Dolls, Samurai and Bijin - JCXS1922
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Price: $395.00
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Whimsical pair of Japanese dolls, samurai with flower-bearing bijin (beautiful woman), Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Wonderful, rare representation. Lovely, silk brocade costumes, and beautifully crafted faces. Traditionally made for display on Girls Day, celebrated annually in Japan. Features include gofun faces and hands, hat, bow and arrows, black lacquer base. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5” x 9.5” x 3.5”.
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Japanese Kokin-bina Emperor and Empress Hina Dolls - JNXS929
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Price: $2,995.00 Sale Price: $2,696.00
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Outstanding, large pair of Japanese emperor and empress dolls or kokin-bina with original wood tomobako storage boxes, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Kyoto made, indicating the highest quality and craftsmanship. Wonderful representation of the imperial couple. Fine silk, hand-embroidered brocade costumes, and beautifully crafted faces with delightful, animated expressions. Traditionally made for display on Girls Day, celebrated annually in Japan. Features include gofun faces and hands, hat and crown, sword, fan, tatami mats and black lacquer bases. Very good condition. Dimensions: 17” high, 16” wide (w/stands); 14” high, 13” wide (w/out stands).
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Japanese Hagoita New Year’s Paddle, Samurai and Princess - JNXS934
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Price: $1,995.00 Sale Price: $1,796.00
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Amazing, extra-large Japanese hagoita New Year’s paddle, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Enchanting rendering of Kabuki samurai and princess. Handpainted with exceptional detail and animation. These paddles are traditionally given as New Year’s gifts to young girls. Watercolor peonies on reverse. Very good condition. Dimensions:
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