Description: Beautiful and flawless set of "Nishi" dolls from 1970 Japan. Their faces are white silk stretched across a form and then hand painted. The eyes have incredible details, and the silk skin is perfect, never having been exposed to daylight or smoke.Every material, from the soft silk kimonos to ter metallic silk embroidered obis, is in great condition. One geisha is dressed in soft blue, and carries a "samisen" 3-stringed instrument to perform for guests at a private tea house. Her sister wears a deep plum color kimono and carries a branch of flowers.This pair is a real find for fans of the "Nishi" style doll. In a marketplace flooded with shabby and/or gaudy Nishi dolls, these two stand out in the crowd; refined, and elegant.Both approx. 17" tallSold as a pair only.
Price: 70 USD
Location: Palm Springs, California
End Time: 2024-11-06T23:49:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Culture: Japanese
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Handmade: Yes
