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Vintage Japanese Kaga Doll – Kanazawa Nakashima Menya – Glass Display Case
Beautiful traditional Japanese Kaga doll from Nakashima Menya (中島めんや) of Kanazawa, Japan, presented in its original-style black display case.
The doll features a hand-painted face, traditional Japanese clothing, colorful textile details, and a distinctive traditional folk-art appearance. The doll is displayed on a raised base inside a glass-front display case.
The back of the case has the original maker\'s label identifying:
Kanazawa – Nakashima Menya
Nakashima Menya is a historic Kanazawa maker of traditional Kaga dolls and regional folk toys, with a history dating back to 1862.
Details
- Type: Traditional Japanese Kaga Doll
- Maker: Nakashima Menya (中島めんや)
- Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
- Style: Japanese traditional folk art / Kaga doll
- Includes: Doll, base and glass display case
- Display: Glass-front case with black frame
- Condition: Pre-owned/vintage; please see all photos for condition and details
This would make a distinctive display piece for a collector of Japanese folk art, Kaga dolls, Kanazawa crafts, or Asian decorative arts.
