Keshi Ningyo, Aoi Matsuri (#30599)

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NAME: Keshi Ningyo of the Aoi Matsuri (festival) parade in Kyoto.

SIZE: The dolls are around 5/8" tall (some variations). The box measures 13-5/8" long x 1-3/4" deep x 1-7/8" high.

CONDITION: Version 1, mid age, 25 figures including two on horses and an ox w/cart.

Last figure on the board, holding a red umbrella over the females, is missing. Few age spots on the silk.

Some aging spots on the silk. Box has some dents.

NOTES: Aoi Matsuri (Hollyhock Festival) or Kamo Festival is held on May 15th and is one of the three big festivals held in Kyoto every year. The style of the parade is fashioned from the Heian Period Court and everything is adorned with hollyhock.

For further information, see "Keshi Ningyo" under "INFORMATION" category to the left or click on this link: Keshi Ningyo.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 25 July, 2012.