Vtg Japanese Takasago Doll Elderly Man

This handsome vintage doll represents an old man dressed in white and gold hakama pants with a green and gold kimono top covered by a gold kimono 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 man is usually paired with an elderly woman, representing lasting love and longevity for a couple. 

• Wood, silk, resin
• C1980
• Item weight: 366 grams
• Packed weight: 766 grams
• Approx. 18.5 cm wide x 10.5 cm long x 22 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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