Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll Samurai Daimyo 10" Lamp not done justice by the

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the gold of the decoration echoing and enriching the gold of the ground in a dialogue of metallic tones

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

the shoulder carries a narrow green band with scattered small blossoms

1870-90's) ornate cloisonné vases

Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll Samurai Daimyo 10" Lamp not done justice by theVintage 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