Handmade dolls ~50 years old Hinakazari Doll 3 tier set with case. Table top size.
Hinakazari case in inches: 16 3/8 H x 9 W x 22 1/4 L- Emperor & Empress stands are 4 x 3 inches
Hello, this item is a Japanese three-tier hinakazari doll display set for Hina Matsuri, most likely dating from the later Showa period, circa 1970s to 1980s. The set includes a tabletop glass-front display case, tiered platforms, emperor and empress figures, attendant dolls, court musicians or retainers, miniature accessories, lanterns, floral elements, and interior screen decoration. The dolls appear to be handmade or hand-finished, with painted faces, textile costumes, small lacquer-style bases, and decorative fittings. The scale, case construction, and materials suggest a decorative household festival set rather than an older Edo or Meiji period collector-grade hina display.
The set appears generally complete and well preserved from the photographs, with some expected dust, minor handling wear, light fading, and possible age wear to the fabrics and case. Its value is helped by the presence of the case and accessories, but the small tabletop size and relatively recent age keep it in the decorative market. Comparable mid-20th century Japanese cased hina doll sets usually sell modestly unless they have a known maker, exceptional silk textiles, large scale, or documented provenance. Based on the photographs, age, size, apparent completeness, and current decorative market, the fair market value is $150 to $300 USD.