Japanese geisha doll

By Dlozada62, 20 May, 2013
Description

I have this Japanese geisha doll that I purchased a few months ago don't know to much about it the lady that sold it to me said her father bought it for her mother when he stationed in Japan her father since passed away at the age of 80 the doll came in a glass display case the daughter said she believes its over 50 years old can you help in giving me more info on this on age ,name of doll and value.

Category
Dolls and Plush Toys
Medium
Face appears to be plastic but can't be sure ,hair feels real ,looks like glass eyes ,kimono feels like silk
Distinguishing marks
Could not find any on the doll the base does have a red and gold sticker stating made in Japan
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
10 .5 inches tall
Date Period
1950's to 1970
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos

Pia Ranslet

10 years 10 months ago

Hi 

Nice doll you got,  it is not made of Plastic but a kind of plaster, that is made from croshed shells

Under no circumstances  should you try to wash the dolls head or arms and legs  if they get a bit dirty , that wil disolve the fine material and make uggly holes.

Enjoy it !!

Pia

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