Japanese Zodiac Fabric Dog Doll Vtg Kimekomi Ningyo Animal Paper Mache Amuet ST3
Japanese Zodiac Fabric Dog Doll Vtg Kimekomi Ningyo Animal Paper Mache Amuet ST3
Vtg Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll Zodiac Dog
This vintage Japanese Kimekomi fabric doll represents the form of inuhariko, a dog-shaped figure traditionally made of paper-mache. Dogs are one of the Chinese zodiac animals. Inuhariko is a toy used as an amulet for kids. It has a wooden base with silk fabric applied according to the kimekomi technique. The dog is white and purple and wears an orange saddle-like cloth. A wooden sign and a wooden stand are included. It also comes with extra fabric and the original paper box.
- White, purple, orange, red, black
- Wood, silk fabric
- C1970
- Kanji on the sign: 招福犬張子 bringing fortune dog-shaped paper mache
- Item weight: 875 grams
- Packed weight: 1175 grams
- Approx. [doll ] 16 cm wide x 11.3 cm long x 14 cm tall, [stand] 21 cm long x 17.7 cm wide x 1.2 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Slight discoloration. 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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