Japanese Gogatsu Ningyo Boy Festival Fabric Doll Kimekomi Kimono Sword Gold ST23 navy Can see the Rokurome texture

Can see the Rokurome texture under the milky-white glaze

Characters on the blade: 宗正 Munemasa

This particular type of cup is called wan or "bowl type" due to its more open diameter and resemblance to a rice bowl

Cuboid shape

This is a vintage Japanese shikishi artboard with a wooden stand

Japanese Gogatsu Ningyo Boy Festival Fabric Doll Kimekomi Kimono Sword Gold ST23 navy Can see the Rokurome textureVtg Japanese Boy Festival Fabric Doll Kimekomi Ningyo This is a vintage Japanese Gogatsu ningyo fabric doll used for display during the Boys' Festival in May. It wears gold hakama pants with a pale green top and holds a sword. It has a wooden base with silk fabric applied according to the kimekomi technique. It comes with extra fabric and the original paper box. Gogatsu Ningyo (May dolls) are amulets wishing for the health and growth of children that