Vtg Japanese Bamboo Doll 

This vintage Japanese decorative item made entirely of bamboo and represents a Buddhist monk, specifically Komuso. This figurine is likely a souvenir bought in Echizen, Fukui. This is cased in a paper box.

• Brown
• Bamboo
• C1970
• Kanji on the paper box: 民芸 竹人形 reads mingei takeningyo and means folk craft bamboo doll, Kanji on the sign:越前竹人形　虚無僧 reads echizen takeningyo komuso and means Echizen bamboo doll, wandering Zen priest
• Item weight: 287 grams
• Packed weight: 587 grams
• Approx. 13 cm long x 7 cm wide x 24 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age.  Please see the photos.
• This item was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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