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Lot 0299: JAPAN IMPERIAL COUPLE CARVED WOOD ANTIQUE DOLLS

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A pair of rare antique Japanese Edo period hand carved wooden Imperial couple dolls. Each doll has carved wooden socket head, gofun finish with fine gleaming lustre, painted features including sky brows, formed bodies in seated pose, man with crossed ankles, wooden hands, silk fiber hair (hers in extended length). Each wearing its original costume, the me bina (woman) wearing multi layered silk kimono with silk embroidery, gauze train with painted scene, and very elaborate crown and the O bina (man) wearing black kimono (ho) and lacquered cap, carrying sword. The male doll is mounted upon upholstered wooden platform. Circa 1850. Antique and Vintage Asian Oriental Traditional Dolls, Home Decor and Collectibles.

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Overall good antique vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Biggest 13 1/2" x 15 3/4" x 10 1/4" in. Smallest 11 3/4" x 11" x 8" in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

April 9th, 2022

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$89.60