Gogatsu or 'Boys Day' Samurai 'Hero Doll', Japan, 1900

This Japanese lantern is rare and spectacular in its size and ornamental design. A true one of a kind piece. It can be used as a hanging fixture, as seen in the photos or a magnifice...

Formerly known as the "Master of Magione", Nero Alberti da Sansepolcro established a workshop around Perugia in the mid 16th century specializing in the production of devotional imag...

Beautiful antique Samurai Doll, Japanese manufacture, end of 18th century. Given as a present to young boys becoming adults, it is finely decorated with original 18th century dresse...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple. Their beautiful faces were crafted from crushed shell called gofun coated over carved wood and their dress feature period Edo (1840) textile kimono dress. Used as the display for the Girl’s day celebration, more specifically they are constructed of kinran brocade fabric covered paper, the heads carved of wood and covered in gofun with painted features and inset hair, the male form with outstretched arms and conical legs, the female has a cylindrical form. They come in an original kiri wood storage box. Dimensions: Large doll 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide Small doll...