Vtg Japanese Takasago Doll Elderly Lady

This handsome vintage doll represents an old lady dressed in an orange and gold kimono and a gray and gold coat. It is a wooden doll with silk fabric applied according to the kimekomi technique. This type of doll is called a Takasago doll. The elderly lady is usually paired with an elderly man, representing lasting love and longevity for a couple. 

• Wood, silk, resin
• C1980
• Item weight: 319 grams
• Packed weight: 719 grams
• Approx. 16.5 cm wide x 12 cm long x 21 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Accessories are missing. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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