Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of elderly biwa (lute) player. Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1989. H.6"(15cm) x W.2.125"(5.5cm.) With lute strapped to his back and propped up with a cane, this strolling eldery musician looks composed and serene. Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture...

Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of Daikoku, God of Wealth and one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1999. H.5.125"(13cm) x W.7"(18cm.) Excellent Condition. Here, Daikoku stands with arms outstretched, his kimono dispaying a pattern of pines, camellia, & wisteria, and the sleeves seemingly flapping in the wind. Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture...

Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of "Daiko Uchi Onna" (Dancing Girl Holding Drum.) Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 2008. H.6.625"(17cm) x W.3.75"(10cm.) Excellent Condition. Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture. They say the town’s name “mi’ (3) “haru” (spring) comes from the fact that the three famous blossoms of spring; plum, peach, and cherry, bloom here in profusion...

Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of a Sumo Wrestler Daikoku, God of Wealth and one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1991. H.5.25"(13.5cm) x W.3.75"(9.5cm.) Excellent condition. This is a rare image of Daikoku-sama in a fundoshi (loin cloth) as a Sumo Wrestler! It is a great example of the playful nature of Miharu Ningyo. Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture...

Authentic Prada shoulder tote handbag in dark raspberry cervo lux leather. All silver hardware, including chain strap woven with matching leather, (approx 19 inches long-- long enough to wear on the shoulder), four silver feet on bottom, silver prada logo on outside top front of bag. 2 outside pockets (great for a blackberry or cell phone), one inside zipper pocket, magnetic snap closure on top, lined with coordinating prada logo fabric. Amazing preowned condition...

Miharu Hariko Papier-mache Doll; Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, ca. 1986. H.7.5"(19cm) x W.5"(12.5cm.) Figure of a Hikyaku (Courier.) Condition Notes: Cracks to paper on right leg, left arm kimono sleeve, and right hand. Helmet re-glued to head. See enlargements. The Hikyaku was the express messenger or courier of the feudal period, running messages and mail between post towns. Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture...

Miharu Hariko, Papier-mache doll; Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1987. H.9.5"(24cm) x W.6.5"(16.5cm.) Figure of Sugawara no Michizane; a politician, poet, and scholar (845-903.) Excellent condition. The story of Michizane (Tenjin-sama) is well-known in Japan. He was a politician and scholar in the ancient Imperial capitol of Kyoto...

Hariko Ningyo (papier-mache folk doll). Height: 3". From Miyagi Prefecture, City of Sendai, this folk toy is an example of the tradition "Sendai Hariko". It is a rooster, one of the 12 animals of the Asian zodiac, and corresponds to the current year, 2005. It was made at the artisan studio of Takahashi Hashime, a long-time craftsman in Sendai...

Authentic Hermes Herbag that can be worn both as a handbag or a backpack. Dark dark brown leather top, handle and straps with 2 different interchangeable bottoms-- one in red canvas (orange on inside), the other is orange (red on the inside) and slightly larger than the red canvas bottom. Can be worn with straps attached as backpack straps or as one very long shoulder strap for cross-body wear...

Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of a Yakko, the lower rank samurai manservant who often ran in front of the samurai retinue carrying banners, trunks, etc. He carries a lantern with the name "Sagamiya" on it. Pairs with MH-16. Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1991. H.7.75"(19.5cm) x W.3.125"(8cm.) excellent condition. Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture. They say the town’s name “mi’ (3) “haru” (spring) comes from the fact...

20th century Yi Xing clay vase. A cylindrical shape with an embossed seal on the bottom and an enamel floral design. Good condition. H: 6 ½¡±

Mashiko-ware yunomi (tea cup),new. This is a kata (mold) made yunomi, refered to in the local Mashiko dialect as a "mambo" yunomi. It has been a standard production item in Mashiko for many years. This cup features a Thickly applied white glaze over a black glaze resisted in a grass pattern. Volume=8 oz/220ml. H.3.5"(9cm)xDia.3"(7.75cm.) The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture. Although there is evidence of pottery manufacture in the region of Mashiko as...

Japanese 20th-21st century ceramic vase by HAYASHI SHOTARO. The large vase has a bamboo design on each side. A member of the prestigious DENTOKOGEIKAI for years, Hayashi has exhibited at major exhibitions throughout Japan. Comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist signed wooden storage box. The vase measures 13 1/4" tall, 12" wide and 8 1/4" deep. (kunesu)

Mashiko-ware yunomi (tea cup),new, set of 4. A hand-thrown finely crafted artisan ware in the tradition of Mashiko folk pottery. Volume is 8oz/220 ml. H.3.375"(8.5cm) x Dia.2.875"(7.25cm.) Complements Kyusu #MY.K.3. The town of Mashiko is located about 70 miles northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture. Although there is evidence of pottery manufacture in the region of Mashiko as far back as the 8th century; production in the modern age began in 1853, making it a relatively young pottery center...

Mashiko-ware yunomi (tea cup),new. 2 available. A hand-thrown finely crafted artisan ware in the tradition of Mashiko folk pottery. Volume is 8 oz/240 ml. H.3.5"(9cm) x Dia.3.125"(8cm.) The orange-brown "kaki" glaze is a staple of traditional Mashiko ware that is used infrequently these days. It is made from the locally mined Oya stone. It is layered over Mashiko-guro (Mashiko black) glaze. The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture. Although there is evide...

Authentic Marc Jacobs Clutch Bag made of dark dark navy blue Alligator skin authentic, NOT imprinted leather). Please look at photos, this is such a dark navy blue it looks like black in some of the photos but it's not, look at the sides and edges of the bag to see the true navy blue color, email me if questions! New, never carried, with tags (see photo). Lined on inside with navy blue leather on inside of front flap, rest of inside lined with ivory suede. Inside there is one zippered pocket. ...

Architectural modernist long necklace with heavy seamless black Lucite round beads hand knotted with geometric resin beads which are lacquered black, and one large translucent bright orange amber bead. Circle clasp. Probably Italian, 1980s. 33 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition with one very small flaw on lacquer finish on one bead, pictured but not noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

SOLD. ALL METAL IS 18K GOLD. Precious metals keep going up! Antique faceted 13mm & 5mm rich red cherry beads - that passed the amber electrostatic and acetone test - and precious new fine 18K Gold were used to make these drop earrings. This season's must have red pair of earrings suspends 1.5" and oh how the light travels through as it should. Please note that second picture shows this. SOLD 7/15. Similar can be found here at www.mimideeartwear.com, by searching: amber.