Ouchi Lacquerware Doll Pair, 7/8", Box
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NAME: Japanese lacquered wood Emperor and Empress Ouchi Doll set with wood box, stand and explanation sheet in Japanese.
SIZE: 7/8" (2.2cm) tall, 7/8" (2.2cm) diameter, the stand is 2-1/4" x 1-1/4"
CONDITION: New old stock, mint condition
NOTES: The famous Ouchi lacquerware comes from Yamaguchi city and dates back hundreds of years. The most familiar of the Ouchi products are these Emperor & Empress doll sets. You can read background information on Ouchi lacquerware here: Ouchi
I was able to find a website in Japan selling brand new Ouchi doll pairs. The current cost of a set with a 1-3/4" (4.5cm) diameter is 5100yen or US$61.45. A set with a 3-1/4" diameter (8.4cm) is 19,600y or US$236.14.
This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 08 August, 2010.
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