Late 19th Century Large Japanese Kokeshi Doll (3) blue Moving down

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protect and store sacred paper or parchment scrolls such as Buddhist sutras

It will have been used as a general storage cabinet in the home

the creation of this window would have allowed air flow throughout the home but also added a sense of security and privacy

The dimensions are as follows: H: 54cm - W: 63cm - L:63cm

Late 19th Century Large Japanese Kokeshi Doll (3) blue Moving downThe age of Kokeshi Doll's go back as far as 150 years. Most of Kokeshi Dolls are made from either dogwood, cherry or maple. Made in two pieces, the head and the body, the craftsman creates the head with a stem plug that is forced into a tight hole above the shoulders. The dolls shape are minimal, no arms or legs etc, but whilst they may seem simple the process of making one is extensive; seasoning the wood, splitting into quarters for the lathe, rough