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Pair of Vintage Handpainted Kokeshi Dolls with Poseable Heads

Jon Nix — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:45:00 +0000

This pair of unusual vintage handpainted Japanese Kokeshi dolls have distinctive sugegasa hats (aka "coolie" hats), charming "bobbling" heads and decorative kimono costumes. The heads are poseable via a small dowel in their "necks" which allows for some movement to create a sense of expression. There is some minor wear to the paint whch is consistent with their age but there are no significant dings or scratches to either doll.

The Kokeshi dolls measures approximately 7.5cm (2¾ in.) tall.

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Pair of Vintage Handpainted Kokeshi Dolls with Poseable Heads

Jon Nix — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 15:14:58 +0000

This pair of unusual vintage handpainted Japanese Kokeshi dolls have distinctive hairstyles, charming "bobbling" heads and decorative kimono costumes. The heads are poseable via a small dowel in their "necks" which allows for some movement to create a sense of expression. There is some minor wear to the paint whch is consistent with their age but there are no significant dings or scratches to either doll.

The larger of the pair of Kokeshi dolls measures approximately 7.5cm (2¾ in.) tall, with the smaller one measuring approximately 6cm (2½ in.) tall.

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Pair of Vintage Handpainted Kokeshi Dolls with Poseable Apple Heads

Jon Nix — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:22:16 +0000

Packing a cuteness which far exceeds their scale, this pair of unusual vintage handpainted Japanese Kokeshi dolls have charming "bobbling" apple heads in green and red and decorative kimono costumes. The heads are poseable via a small dowel in their "necks" which allows for some movement to create a sense of expression. There is some minor wear to the paint whch is consistent with their age but there are no significant dings or scratches to either doll.

Each Kokeshi doll measures approximately 8cm (3¼ in.) tall.

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Vintage Small Square Japanese-Style Mirror

Jon Nix — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:41:29 +0000

An unusual small square mirror in black and mustard yellow tones with a Japanese style and theme - a circular design inside the square with a lady, fan and tree. In good vintage condition with just a couple of minor scratches to the front of the mirror which doesn't severely affect its use or its good looks. The rear of the mirror is plain black with a small hanging fixture.

The mirror measures 20cm (8 in.) square and is approximately 5mm (¼ in.) deep, not including the hanging fixture.

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