Description: Beautiful pair of round Japanese lacquered wooden Ouchi dolls. Ouchi dolls represent a wish for marital or relational blessing, happiness and fidelity. They are a traditional handicraft from the Yamaguchi area in western Honshu. Ouchi dolls originated many hundreds of years ago, when they were first made by the Ouchi clan in honour of the local daimyo and his new bride. They are always made in pairs and have round faces, almond-shaped eyed and puckered lips. The male figure has the gold cap and neck bow. They are widely loved in Japan as a symbol of matrimonial happiness. Each is about 6.5 cm in diameter and 6.0 cm high. They are hand lacquered and painted. The lacquer colours used on these dolls include black, gold, red, teal blue, green, yellow ochre and a flesh colour. They have foil labels on the base, which are unread, although they contain the characters for Yamaguchi. These dolls are perfect for collectors of folk art or those interested in Asian cultures and ethnicities. They fit perfectly into the Collectibles and Asian category on eBay. Add this set to your collection and enjoy the beautiful craftsmanship and historical significance of these vintage dolls. Ouchi lacquerware (Ouchi nuri) is a designated traditional Japanese handicraft. The elegant design and the depth of the colours (which never fade) are characteristic of Ouchi nuri. Smoke free home. No Returns. Thank you for looking and please check out our other items.
Price: 21.99 USD
Location: La Porte, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-01T21:55:15.000Z
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Culture: Japanese
