Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll Samurai Daimyo 10" Lamp 1870-90's) ornate cloisonné vases

1870-90's) ornate cloisonné vases

This is an antique Japanese tansu known as a kodansu

yellow and red with gilding on the saucer rim and cup handle

This is an antique Japanese Edo Era (dated 1776) gold Makie lacquer lidded bowl

Vintage Japanese silk Shibori  Haori coat in deep royal purple

Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll Samurai Daimyo 10" Lamp 1870-90's) ornate cloisonné vasesVintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll Samurai Daimyo 10" Height = 10" Width = 6"x5" base 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