Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll w/ Ballon Sakura Kimono 7" Netsuke 2 cm) diameter

2 cm) diameter

They are hand hammered of a Japanese copper alloy

On a deep wine ground

Having been stored or carefully displayed for over a century this vase is in excellent condition

Antique Japanese c1890's Ceramic Blue & White Sauce Dish 3

Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll w/ Ballon Sakura Kimono 7" Netsuke 2 cm) diameterVintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll w Ballon Sakura Kimono 7" The Kimekomi doll has a long tradition in Japan. Established in the middle of 18th century at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto. The legend said that the carving artist of Kamigamo Shrine, Takahashi Tadashige, made a doll with the Kimono fabrics. He made many dolls from mill ends from his works at the shrine. Later Kimekomi dolls were imported to Edo, current Tokyo, and improved with Edo Culture,