Stamp - Oxidation, glued bun - paint from use, traces of handling. Founder of the company "Usaburo Kokeshi", born in Shinto in 1917. Active 1945-80. During the war, he was in charge of turning and sha[...]
Doll by Tsujita Ryozo - 1960s-70s - Signs of handling - unsigned. Born in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1918, Tsujita-san was drafted into the army during World War II and held captive in a Sib[...]
Traditional kokeshi, with a serious expression. Oxidized patinated wood. 1950s.- About kokeshis: they were toys for little girls, or offered as a token of love or friendship; or symbolized the desire [...]
Born in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Yamanaka began his artistic career as a photographer, after majoring in chemistry. He joined the Sosaku Kokeshi movement (contemporary kokeshi with free forms). [...]
Large Geisha doll - Japan circa 1950-60 - fabric, metal frame - black lacquered wooden base. The term doll in Japan is "ningyō", "human form". Japan has a special relationship with dolls: Until the be[...]
Miyajima, Muhitsu | 1929-Muhitsu began making Kokeshi in 1942, under the guidance of a traditional Kokeshi maker, and devoted himself exclusively to making Sosaku Kokeshi (modernist kokeshi) in 1949. [...]
Master Kuribayashi Issetsu (1924-2011)Originally from Yonezawa, Kuribayashi is considered one of the founding fathersof the Sosaku-Creative movement (contemporary non-traditional dolls).After an appre[...]
Varnished wood - some wear. Takahashi Nagatoshi.Active in Ichinoseki (Iwa Prefecture) 1950s-1980sKnown for his "Snow Mountain" model, which evokes skin tanned by light reflected off the snow.The doll [...]
About kokeshis; they appeared in the 1820s-40s (end of the Edo era). Originally, they were made from scraps of wood by craftsmen and peasants and sold to the people of the city. They were toys for lit[...]
This is a model named by the artist "tempyo" after an emperor of the 8th century. This period is important for Japan, because it sees the emergence of an autonomous Japanese culture, detached from the[...]
JAPAN - Shōwa era (1926-1989). Musha doll depicting Shoki, head and hands in polychrome wood, silk clothing with geometric patterns, straight sword, metal blade. Dimensions: 26 x 16.2 x 11 cm Sold wit[...]
Akabeko, Traditional toys in hariko (paper mache) with movable heads (bubble head) representing cows. Crafts from the city of Aizu in the prefecture of Fukushima. Japan, circa 1960, 26 x 10 x 14 cm fo[...]
India, early 20th century, pretty and old bronze and metal toy depicting an elephant on wheels topped by its mahout. It has its ceremonial harness. This type of toy was reserved for children of the up[...]
India, mid-20th century, superb fabric toy representing a bull. Colored glass beads, small mirrors and pompoms complete the ensemble. The pieces of fabric are assembled together to form a patchwork in[...]
-- The term doll in Japan is "ningyō", "human form". Japan has a special relationship with dolls: Until the beginning of the Meiji era, dolls participated in ritual and religious ceremonies, imbued wi[...]
-- The term doll in Japan is "ningyō", "human form". Japan has a special relationship with dolls: Until the beginning of the Meiji era, dolls participated in ritual and religious ceremonies, imbued wi[...]
Set of two kokeshis in lacquered wood and carved inscriptions. They still have the original label. Both are signed on their base and the larger one has the particularity of also being lacquered on its[...]
Kokeshi or Japanese doll from the Showa period. It is sculpted and painted. His particularity is in the length of his painted hair which surrounds his face. Numbers on its base. Plus shipping costs.
Kokeshi or Japanese doll. Showa period. Its particularity is in the marbled effect on its body, which is a specialization of a kokeshi maker artist. It is signed on its base. Plus shipping costs.
Lovely red lacquer display case containing an Asian doll, dressed in traditional costume with old fabrics, representing a water carrier. Very decorative, the whole is in perfect condition
ARTICULATED TOY
Kobe, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) circa 1900
Wood and bone
H. 10 ; L 6 cm
A carved and articulated wooden toy depicting a waiter or a man eating. He is dressed in a kimono a[...]
Period - first part of the 20th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 29 cm & 25.5 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
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Old Japanese doll on its lacquered wooden base. This is a kimekomi ningyo. A traditional doll from Japan made of carved wood, the body is covered with traditional fabrics and the skin is painted with [...]
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