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Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
toy maker, Ernest Paul Lehman, circa 1913. This charming and unique toy portrays a Japanese man
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1910s German Folk Art Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Tin

(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car
Located in Incline Village, NV
" long x 3 1/2" wide x 3" high 2) Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan
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Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Tin

Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Two rare Japanese Izumo clay dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Nara Prefecture, Meiji period. Material
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Clay

Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple) doll set.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple), rare and exceptionally fine standing pair of figures for the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Textile, Wood

Japanese Late Edo Period Seated Imperial Gosho Ningyo Doll
Located in New York, NY
Japanese rare late Edo period large Imperial Gosho Ningyo doll. The piece depicts a cute chubby
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19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Textile, Silk, Wood

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Lacquer

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Located in Christchurch, GB
everyday people and scenes of Japan were known as Iki Ningyo which literally means living doll, such was
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1900s-1920s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji period (1900s-1920s
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wood Carving Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden black Daruma doll. It was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Stone Daruma 1860s-1900s / Stone Carving Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stone Daruma doll. This Daruma doll dates from the Meiji period (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Stone

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
size is very rare This Daruma is a papier-mache mold. Using this mold, many Daruma dolls were mass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

"Various Himochi" Wagashi Festival Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni
Located in Soquel, CA
"Various Himochi" Wagashi Festival Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni Rare oversized
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1820s Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period
By Kinkozan
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
backpack, on top of the backpack there are toys and dolls, he is surrounded with a group of 6 children, and
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1890s Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Gold

Japanese Imperial Pair Dolls 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Shell, Wood

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Corrado and Remondini Ferrari Racer Metal Pedal Car , Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning Large sized Vintage Ferrari Number 9 Pedal Car. This Child's Car Toy is made in Italy by Corrado & Remondini in the 1950s. They called it the Indianapolis by C & R as it wa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "The Fifty-Three Station of Tokaido", Silk Textile
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "The Fifty-Three Stations of Tokaido" by Kimono-Couture -Dimensions: 422×30cm -Condition: Very Good Condition
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2010s Japanese Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Gold Leaf

Collection of Antique Tin Litho Sand Toys
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a collection of 5 early sand toys. The look is very graphic. The are makers are McDowell, Chein, Wolverine and Ohio Art. They date from the 1920s. Condition varies please che...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on the side with plastic molded i...
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1960s Japanese Space Age Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Bronze Censer
Located in Dallas, TX
A Japanese Meiji period bronze and cloisonné censer, late 19th century. Measures: 17 inches high (43.2 cm). The censer having domed and reticulated lid with cloisonné banding a...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Bronze

Midcentury Friction Tin Litho Soft Top Toy Car Fiat 600 by Bandai Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in near mint condition Fiat 600 with a rollback cloth convertible top. From a lot of seventeen that were probably stored from day one, and never played with. Made by Ban...
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1960s Japanese Industrial Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up big size car is a mechanical toy sports car, nicely detailed. The original clockwork works, even though a bit slowly. Original key not included. Unknown manifacture...
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Early 20th Century German Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century
No Reserve
H 3.75 in W 9.45 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Toy, Schuco 1750 Car, Made in Germany, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco 1750 car is a wind up mechanical toy car, made in Germany, between 1938 and 1960. Working clockwork, non original wheels. Original key not included. Very good overal...
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Mid-20th Century German Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1880s-1900s from late Meiji period, presented with an original wood frame with inner gold trim. The tour-de-force embroidered tapestry s...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Giltwood, Silk

Antique Child's Pedal Toy Car
Located in Oakville, CT
American vintage, antique child's pedal tricycle metal toy car in great working condition.
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20th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Antique Child's Pedal Toy Car
Antique Child's Pedal Toy Car
H 24 in W 17 in D 32 in
Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up red car is a vintage toy made by unknown manifacturer, probably model from 1920s-1930s. Original key not included. Surface lightly scratched. Mechanism perfectly wor...
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Early 20th Century German Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century
Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century
No Reserve
H 2.37 in W 5.71 in D 1.97 in
20th Century Toy Car
By Lehmann
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautifully colored metal toy cars. The one of the left from Lehmann is sold, the other one from Germany marked G & K on the side of the car is still available. Left item is sold.
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20th Century American Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

20th Century Toy Car
20th Century Toy Car
H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Natural Spinach Jade Duck and Rabbit Figures from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a rabbit and three ducks, the largest of which is the rabbit at 5cm x 4.2cm x 2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a coll...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Stone, Jade

Daum Crystal Ferrari 250 GTO Sport Car
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fantastic crystal Ferrari GTO by Daum of France. The Ferrari 250 GTO was the 11th of 13 Standard Large Automobiles. Designed by Xavier Froissart for Daum, limited edition of 2,394.
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1980s French Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Crystal

Daum Crystal Ferrari 250 GTO Sport Car
Daum Crystal Ferrari 250 GTO Sport Car
H 3.5 in W 12.25 in D 5 in
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a Tang horse, an elephant, and a hippo. The largest is the Tang horse at 8cm x 6cm x 2.2cm, and the smallest is the elephant at 6....
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Stone, Jade

Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a lucite shadow box with gilt wood border. The silk picture is dated to 1890-1910s to...
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1890s Japanese Japonisme Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Fabric, Silk, Lucite

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A Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Hilversum, NL
This rectangular lacquer cabinet is characterized by the hinged doors decorated with a Japanese
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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Lacquer

Antique A Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
A Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
H 23.43 in W 29.34 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Meiji Period Iki Ningyo
Located in New York, NY
Rare Japanese Iki Ningyo (Living Doll) produced within the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa late
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Iki Ningyo
Japanese Meiji Period Iki Ningyo
H 20.5 in Dm 5 in L 20.5 in
Japanese Samurai Boys Day Doll 'Musha Ningyo' of Kato
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Samurai Boys Day Doll (Musha Ningyo) of Kato, wearing a rare spectacular court robe
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1880s Japanese Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood

Japanese Edo Isho Ningyo Dolls of Daimyo Class Children
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period rare pair of large Isho Ningyo dolls depicting children of the Daimyo class
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19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Musha Ningyo Dolls of Empress Jingū and Minister Takenouchi
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period large rare pair of Musha Ningyo dolls representing Empress Jingu (Jingu Kogo
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Fabric, Textile, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Signed Pair Tall Imperial Princess & Prince Dolls, Edo Period 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A rare couple- a princess and prince from ancient times
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Shell, Wood

Japan Pair of Ningyo Dolls in Original Box, Taisho Period Signed & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
very unusual pair of antique ningyo doll sculptures from Japan. This is a wonderful pair of hand
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Ceramic, Textile, Wood

Japanese Antique Edo Daruma 1850s-1860s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
, powerful, and unique carefully selected antique objects from Japan. This is a very old wooden Daruma doll
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1850s Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden Daruma doll. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
size is very rare This Daruma is a papier-mache mold. Using this mold, many Daruma dolls were mass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Empress Jingu in Glass Case Exceptional rare piece 1868
Located in Paris, FR
Empress Jingu doll, Meiji era, under glass box. Exceptional unique and rare piece 1868.
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1860s Japanese Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s/Mingei Folk Art Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese carved wooden Daruma doll. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood

Japanese Antique Super Huge Daruma 1800s-1900s /Folk Art Figurine Object mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old super huge Daruma doll in Japan. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1900s
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Daruma 1860s-1900s/Figurine Mingei Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese large wooden Daruma doll. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood

Japanese Antique Gold Mandarin Ducks, Cherry Tree, Mountains Hand-Painted Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine early small-scale Japanese antique hand-painted six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood, Paper, Textile

Japanese Antique Doll Mold "Foot" 1860s-1900s/Mingei Object Wood Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese doll mold "foot". This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Doll Object 1800s-1860s/Edo Period Mingei Wabisabi Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese doll object. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Originally
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Steel

Japanese Antique Doll Object 1800s-1860s/Figurine Wabisabi Art Edo Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
doll that was wearing clothes was stripped of clothes. Extremely rare item. It's a small but very
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Iron

Japanese Old Unfinished Doll 1860s-1920s/Antique Folk Art Buddha Statue Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
exquisite balance of the children, which is unique to Japanese dolls. It is a very rare item.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood

Japanese Antique Doll Mold 1800s-1860s/Wood Carving Object Figurine Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a mold for mass production of dolls. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It's
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Kintaro doll usually riding on a large carp, and the traditional Japanese military helmet, kabuto, due to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Rare Votive Inari Shinto Temple Foxes, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of minimally carved, abstracted votive wood fox dolls, the messengers of God based on
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19th Century Japanese Folk Art Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
size is very rare. This Daruma is a papier-mâché mold. Using this mold, many Daruma dolls were mass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1900s-1920s / Wabisabi Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden Daruma doll. It was made in the Meiji era (1900s-1920s). The material is
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1910s Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old wooden Daruma doll. It was made in the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). The material is oak wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Oak

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1920s/Mingei Folk Art Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a Daruma doll. It is from the Meiji period (1860s1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wab-Isabi Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden Daruma doll. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It seems
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Daruma with Paper 1860s-1900s /Folk Crafts Figurine mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden carving doll with old Japanese paper. It is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Daruma 1860s-1900s /Folk Art Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese wood carving Daruma doll. It is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). It's cute
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1800s-1900s /Folk Art Figurine Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese wood carving Daruma doll. It is from the Edo period (1800-1900). The
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1800s-1900s /Folk Art Figurine Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese wood carving Daruma doll. It is from the Edo period (1800-1900). The
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

Japanese Old Large Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s /Folk Art Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese wood carving daruma doll. It is from the Meiji era (1860-1900). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar, Paper

Japanese Antique Tree Bump Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wood Carving Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This Daruma is made from a very old Japanese Tree Bump. It is a Daruma from the Meiji period (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Cedar

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Rare Antique Japanese Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare antique Japanese dolls available for sale. The range of distinct rare antique Japanese dolls — often made from wood, cedar and lacquer — can elevate any home. Rare antique Japanese dolls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Rare Antique Japanese Dolls?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,000, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $163,633 highest priced.