Retro Kiyomizu-yaki Heian Nishizome Gosho Ningyo Japanese Doll Earthenware Doll Earthenware Toy 2 Figures Exorcism Ornament

Retro Antique Vintage Antique
Kiyomizu Ware Heian Nishikizome Made by Fujiwara Nishikizome Kyoto Gosho Doll
Kotsuzumi Holding Doll Fan Holding Doll
Japanese Doll Kyoto Doll Ceramic Doll Clay Doll Clay Toy
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Pottery Ornament Decorative Item Interior Exorcism
Features the Tachibana in a Circle family crest

★Gosho Doll holding a sea bream is also listed

Size Approx.
Height 13 Width 12

Gosho Dolls are considered the most prestigious among dolls and are derived from hitogata (human figures) with roots in the Heian period. Originally, they symbolized a substitute to take on misfortune in place of a person.
These are ornamental dolls made in Kyoto in the mid-Edo period.
They were displayed during celebrations such as imperial court events, births, and weddings.
With their three-head-to-body ratio, translucent white skin, plump limbs, and round physique, they represent abundance and are considered auspicious.
They are made of wood, with layers of gofun (a white pigment) repeatedly applied, polished, and finished to achieve beautiful white skin.

Heian Nishikizome
Toshio Fujiwara inherited the third generation of Heian Nishikizome.
For 80 years since his grandfather's generation, he has been creating Kyoto Dolls (Hina Dolls, Gogatsu Dolls) and ceramic Gosho Dolls and Kyoto Pottery Dolls.
He has received awards such as the Kyoto City Governor's Award and the Kyoto Mayor's Award at exhibitions organized by the Kyoto Pottery Doll Cooperative Association.

This is a very old item.
The wooden box is very old and dirty.
The string from the head is missing → Images 7 & 8
There are dirt and stains on the face.
There is dirt on the hair.
The color on the lips is chipped.
Please confirm images 6-12 before purchasing.

Please purchase with the understanding that this is an antique item.

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In the shop
Fushimi Doll, Kyoto Doll, Hakata Doll, Shiokumi Oshie Hagoita
Izumeko Doll, Kimemoki Momotaro
Ceramic Hina Dolls, etc. are listed.