Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period

$695 / set

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.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Clay

Japan Antique Hand-Crafted Edo Period Imperial Pair Dolls, 1840

$280Sale Price|85% Off

Japan Antique Hand-Crafted Edo Period Imperial Pair Dolls, 1840

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Shell, Wood

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Japanese Meiji Period Iki Ningyo

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H 20.5 in Dm 5 in L 20.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period Iki Ningyo

Located in Astoria, NY

Rare Japanese Iki Ningyo (Living Doll) produced within the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa late 19th to early 20th century, the finely detailed, elegant lady dressed in a kimono.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Porcelain, Fabric

Antique Hina Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls on Solid Wood Stands

$3,800

H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in

Antique Hina Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls on Solid Wood Stands

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Japanese imperial dolls Emperor and Empress Hinaningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, imperial pair, complete as in photos. Good conditions, some wear from t...

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19th Century Japanese Other Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Fabric, Wood, Silk, Straw

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls

$6,500 / set

H 14.5 in W 17 in D 10 in

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls

Located in Austin, TX

Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The older man can be identified as the historical figure Takenouchi no Sukune...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Showa Period, 1940s

$1,250 / set

H 8 in W 4 in D 6.5 in

Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Showa Period, 1940s

Located in Norton, MA

A pair of Antique Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, dated from the late Taisho to the early Showa period 1940s. Both are in good condition with some lost on the boy's left fist. Two cuties ma...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Taisho/Showa Period

$1,500 / set

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Taisho/Showa Period

Located in Norton, MA

A pair of Antique Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, dated from the late Taisho to the early Showa period. Both are in great condition. Two cuties made by the traditional way of "Edo Kimekomi ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Pair of Hina Ningyō Imperial Dolls, Emperor & Empress c. 1880

$2,200

H 15 in W 12 in D 9 in

Japanese Meiji Pair of Hina Ningyō Imperial Dolls, Emperor & Empress c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Hina Ningyō Imperial Dolls, Emperor and Empress, Circa 1880 A magnificent and rare pair of Japanese Hina Ningyō (雛人形) imperial festival dolls dating fr...

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1880s Japanese Japonisme Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Silk, Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair

$2,500 / set

H 13.25 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A pair of large antique Chinese polychrome ceramic attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Outstanding 500+ year old Sancai glazed earthenware pottery tomb figures, exceptionally exec...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Meiji/Taisho

$2,750 / set

H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in

Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Meiji/Taisho

Located in Norton, MA

A pair of Antique Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, dated from the late Meiji to the early Taisho period. Both are in the good condition with some lost of outer fabric. Two cuties made by the...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Pair Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed and Painted Pottery Figures, 16th Century

$17,500 / set

H 27.75 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

Pair Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed and Painted Pottery Figures, 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A striking pair of large Chinese glazed and painted pottery figures, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 16th century, China. The impressive and realistically modeled figures each ...

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16th Century Chinese Ming Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Pottery

Pair of Japanese Female Court Figures (Bijin Ningyō) Meiji Period, circa 1890

$1,800

H 13.25 in W 6 in D 6 in

Pair of Japanese Female Court Figures (Bijin Ningyō) Meiji Period, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Japanese Female Court Figures (Bijin Ningyō) Meiji Period, circa 1890 An elegant pair of finely crafted Japanese bijin ningyō (figures of beautiful women), representing grac...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Chinese Officials, Tang Style, China

$1,800Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 12 in W 4.25 in D 3.75 in

Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Chinese Officials, Tang Style, China

Located in Somis, CA

A captivating pair of late 19th-century bronze statues depicting Chinese officials. The left figure portrays an imperial advisor, his full face adorned with almond-shaped eyes beneat...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Bronze

Two Straw-Glazed Pottery Figures of Court, Sui-Tang dynasty

$1,202Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 2.76 in Dm 10.63 in

Two Straw-Glazed Pottery Figures of Court, Sui-Tang dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

Two standing court figures modeled in pottery with slender proportions and simplified facial features. A thin straw-toned glaze is applied over the surfaces, with areas of exposed bu...

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Tang Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Japan Musha Samurai Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll, Edo, mu#011

$5,250

H 15 in W 13.5 in D 11 in

Antique Japan Musha Samurai Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll, Edo, mu#011

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate mixed-media armor,...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Samurai Doll, Wood and Glass, Late 18th Century

$5,338

H 23.23 in W 13.59 in D 10.24 in

Antique Japanese Samurai Doll, Wood and Glass, Late 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

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...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Glass, Wood

Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji Period

$5,750

H 13.5 in W 17 in D 10 in

Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a heavy-duty quality and high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

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Metal

Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Wooden Statues

$310 / set

H 6 in W 2.75 in D 2 in

Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Wooden Statues

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of Antique Chinese Emperor and Empress Statues are 100% hand made and hand carved with paint and gilt on them. Some of the paint and gilt has been worn off but overall they...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Kokin Bina Hina Ningyō Imperial Lady Doll, circa 1750

$6,900

H 20 in W 18 in D 12 in

Japanese Edo Kokin Bina Hina Ningyō Imperial Lady Doll, circa 1750

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Edo Kokin Bina Hina Ningyō Imperial Lady Doll, circa 1750 A rare and exceptional Japanese Kokin Bina Hina Ningyō Imperial Lady Doll, dating to the Edo Period (1603–1868), 1...

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1750s Japanese Japonisme Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Silk, Wood

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

$2,800

H 10.25 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The unidentified shogun (possibly Tokugawa Iey...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case

$1,000Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 15 in W 17 in D 12 in

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case

Located in Plainview, NY

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case : This exquisite antique Japanese Geisha doll is a beautifully preserved example of traditional craftsmanship, elegantly...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Glass, Wood

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

$162,469

H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

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1970s Italian Space Age Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Fiberglass

Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Bunraku Puppeta, 19th Century

$38,200

H 33 in W 18 in D 9 in

Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Bunraku Puppeta, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Bunraku Puppeta. 19th Century Meiji Period (1868-1912) Minor wear to textiles, fine antique condition, Original Bamboo display stand. DIMENSION Heig...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple) doll set.

$4,000

H 20 in W 16 in D 4 in

Antique 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 Hina Matsuri. The emperor has his arms spread to the side and the empress is in cyl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Japanese Dolls

Materials

Textile, Wood

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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.