Japanese Ceramic Takasago Doll 

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic Kutani ware Takasago doll. Takasago dolls are lucky charms for longevity and happy married life. Takasago dolls are usually two pairs of old couple dolls, this is the grandfather doll. The rake held by Jo (grandfather) has the meaning of “gathering fortune (fortune)”, and the broom held by Uba (grandmother) the meaning of “warding off evil (amulet)”. This is related to the meaning of “both husband and wife help each other, the husband collects wealth, and the wife protects and arranges the home.” There is no rake.

• Japanese ceramic doll
• Signature on the bottom: Kutani ware, Yahata kiln
• Hollow doll
• The old man
• Ceramic
• Item weight: 2200  grams
• Packed weight: 3200 grams
• C1970
• Approx. 22 cm long x 12 cm wide x 38 cm tall
• Good condition considering its age. Crack on the bottom side. There is no rake. Please see the photos.
• This statue was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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