Kimekomi Doll of Noh Play Actor from “Hagoromo”
Vintage from late Showa Period (1970-80s)
Kimekomi Ningyo (Doll) are said to originate in Kyoto with around a 280 year history
They are traditional Japanese Dolls where kimono fabric and hands are inserted into grooves carved onto the body
Facial features are hand-painted onto heads made of plaster using special fine-tipped brushes
Hagoromo (The Feather Mantle) is a Noh play, the earliest reference of which dates back to 1524
The story is of a fisherman who discovers a celestial maiden's feathered mantle on a pine branch which she needs to ascend back to heaven
He agrees to return it, but only if she performs a heavenly dance for him
Wearing the feathered mantle she dances for the fisherman, celebrating the beauty of nature and the changing seasons within her movements, before soaring up to the heavens
This figurine is of the celestial maiden in this play, a symbolic figure representing divine purity and the connection between heaven and earth
SIZE (Approx.)
LENGTH 19.0CM (7.5") x WIDTH 7.5CM (3.0") x HEIGHT 21.0CM (8.3")
WEIGHT (without packaging)
356 Grams
CONDITION - GOOD
Some signs of aging to the fabric, feet and fan. Overall good condition.
Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.
Please note colours may vary slightly depending on monitor settings.
SHIPPING
Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
The Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes (VAT), or fees that may apply.
Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.
Fragile items require extra wrapping for transit, which increases their weight, shipping fees, and overall pricing.
⚠️ US Customers only
Since August 29, 2025, additional import fees apply to all commercial parcels entering the US and must be prepaid.
These fees will appear under "Shipping" at checkout.
Please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
Kimekomi Doll of Noh Play Actor from “Hagoromo”
Vintage from late Showa Period (1970-80s)
Kimekomi Ningyo (Doll) are said to originate in Kyoto with around a 280 year history
They are traditional Japanese Dolls where kimono fabric and hands are inserted into grooves carved onto the body
Facial features are hand-painted onto heads made of plaster using special fine-tipped brushes
Hagoromo (The Feather Mantle) is a Noh play, the earliest reference of which dates back to 1524
The story is of a fisherman who discovers a celestial maiden's feathered mantle on a pine branch which she needs to ascend back to heaven
He agrees to return it, but only if she performs a heavenly dance for him
Wearing the feathered mantle she dances for the fisherman, celebrating the beauty of nature and the changing seasons within her movements, before soaring up to the heavens
This figurine is of the celestial maiden in this play, a symbolic figure representing divine purity and the connection between heaven and earth
SIZE (Approx.)
LENGTH 19.0CM (7.5") x WIDTH 7.5CM (3.0") x HEIGHT 21.0CM (8.3")
WEIGHT (without packaging)
356 Grams
CONDITION - GOOD
Some signs of aging to the fabric, feet and fan. Overall good condition.
Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.
Please note colours may vary slightly depending on monitor settings.
SHIPPING
Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
The Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes (VAT), or fees that may apply.
Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.
Fragile items require extra wrapping for transit, which increases their weight, shipping fees, and overall pricing.
⚠️ US Customers only
Since August 29, 2025, additional import fees apply to all commercial parcels entering the US and must be prepaid.
These fees will appear under "Shipping" at checkout.
Please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
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