Japanese Figurine
05 February 2026
Description

My Father lived in Japan in the early 50’s. This was given to my sister at the time she was born (1962). She has passed away and I would like to know its value.

Dimensions

The case is 18 in x 12 in

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By David U.
Feb 07, 11:20 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a mid-20th century Japanese ichimatsu-style doll or decorative figurine, presented in its original glazed wooden display case measuring approximately 18 × 12 inches. The figure depicts a traditionally dressed woman in a red silk kimono with floral patterning, holding a parasol and cascading fabric ornament, with a painted porcelain or composition head, inset eyes, and a fully dressed textile body. These dolls were widely produced in Japan from the late 1940s through the 1960s for export and as commemorative gifts, particularly popular among Western families connected to postwar Japan. The facial modeling, costume construction, and presentation case all align with early postwar souvenir production rather than earlier Edo or Meiji-period ningyō traditions. Condition appears good overall from the images provided, with intact costume, stable pose, and clean display case, though delicate silk elements naturally show minor age-related softening.

From a market perspective, comparable postwar Japanese ichimatsu or kimono dolls in original display cases typically sell between USD 150 and USD 400 depending on size, costume quality, and condition.

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