FABULOUS antique Samurai diorama set from Taisho Period (1912-26). It comes with its original wooden crate and is in excellent condition. This is a large set. The crate roughly measures 25" x 14" x 10". The weight of the set double boxed weighs 20 pounds. Have not uncrated i... more

Japanese antique Samurai doll on horse with loyal retainer on stand. Very good quality set from Taisho period (may be little older, to late Meiji or early 1900's). The heads/faces have the gofun finish (egg shell and glue), the hands and feet are carved wood, the eyes are glass. The horse is made... more

Antique Japanese dolls depicting a much loved fairy tale, Momotaro, The Peach Boy. In brief, the story is of a childless older couple who come upon a large peach. When they open it, out pops Momotaro. He eventually goes off to fight the ogres and becomes a hero. Extremely rare set as it includes... more

Antique Japanese doll pair depicting a Noh play, "The Old Couple from Takasago" from Taisho period (1912-26). The man's name is Jo and wife is Uba. They symbolize long life and happiness with Jo raking in the good and Uba sweeping out the bad. This pair is quite beloved in Japan and often given ... more

Antique Japanese fairy tale doll depicting the story of "The Tongue Cut Sparrow" from Taisho period (1912-1926). A great website, "Japanese Fairy Tales" by Yei Theodora Ozaki, has this story as ... more

Antique Japanese costume doll of the Empress and her Retainer on a wooden base from Taisho period (1912-1926). Would have been displayed for Girl's Day (formerly March 3rd, now combined with boys day and celebrated as Children's day on May 5). The empress measures 7" including her crown, wears a k... more

Vintage tiny Japanese costume doll from the 1950's/60's, mint in box. The doll measures 2" and looks like she has the traditional gofun (crushed egg shell) finish. She has two kimono and a floor cushion (zabuton). All the items, including the doll, have never been removed from the cardboard backi... more

Antique Japanese doll measuring 8-3/4" tall and the stand, 2-7/8" x 3-1/2". She is exquisite; she is rare; she is the Merchant's Daughter. Dating to Meiji Period (1868-1912) when the merchants were the wealthy class, she is so wonderfully detailed. Her hands are gracefully poised, her big toes ar... more