Dolls

Traditional dolls, in Japan, are called 'ningyo', they have been a part of Japanese culture since ancient times. As with all Japanese cultural items, the making of Japanese dolls has become an exacting craft and some famous doll makers have become National Living Treasure and Intangible Cultural Property of Japan. The dolls are made from varying materials clay, wood, plaster and fabric, even paper. They all have their own particular charm, from the art dolls to the folklore dolls. Some are used in Japan's famous festivals, such as Hina Matsuri, March 3rd, Doll or Girl's Day and Tango No Sekka, May 5th, Boy's or now Children's Day. They are a pleasure for the collector and give an immediate Japanese touch to a room.

NEW: D1645 1920's MINIATURE SUIT OF SAMURAI ARMOUR (Sold)	D1592 VINTAGE JAPANESE DOLL	D1585 ANTIQUE HINA DOLLS WITH SCREENS (Sold)
D1574 RARE DOLL'S ANTIQUE HAIR COMB (Sold)	D1548 HAGOITA BAT, WISTERIA LADY	D1346 RARE CHUSHINGURA, FUSHIMI NINGYO, MEIJI ERA (Sold)
D1115 ICHIMATSU JAPANESE GIRL	D1069 KABUKI DOLL ON STAND	D1043 ICHIMATSU NINGYO
D992 MUSYA NINGYO, KIYOMASU KATO, SAMURAI DOLL ON HORSEBACK	D735 ICHIMATSU NINGYO (Sold)	D430 NOH ACTOR DOLL (Sold)