Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll w/ Ballon Sakura Kimono 7" Original Height 13"

Height 13"

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Hotei is beloved not only for his jovial nature but also for his embodiment of the Zen principle that suggests enlightenment can be achieved through an understanding of the mundane and everyday satisfaction

A typical ranma may be from 1/2" thick to 1 1/2" thick

8" wide (26

Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll w/ Ballon Sakura Kimono 7" Original Height 13"Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll w Ballon Sakura Kimono 7" The Kimekomi doll has a long tradition in Japan. Established in the middle of 18th century at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto. The legend said that the carving artist of Kamigamo Shrine, Takahashi Tadashige, made a doll with the Kimono fabrics. He made many dolls from mill ends from his works at the shrine. Later Kimekomi dolls were imported to Edo, current Tokyo, and improved with Edo Culture,