Japanese Silk Fabric Sheep Hitsuji Doll Vtg Chirimen Zaiku Traditional Craft BD9 koinobori Kanji on the backside of

Kanji on the backside of the lid: spring of Heisei5 or 1993

Gazan (artist's name)

5 cm long x 8 cm wide x 34 cm tall

Item weight:  442 grams

Japanese Silk Fabric Sheep Hitsuji Doll Vtg Chirimen Zaiku Traditional Craft BD9 koinobori Kanji on the backside ofVintage Japanese Fabric Doll Figurine w Box This is a vintage Chirimen Zaiku silk fabric doll in the shape of a sheep (hitsuji) that represents the zodiac animals. It is made of beige, gold, and brown silk fabric. It has black eyes and a gold bell around its neck tied with a copper and gold silk cord. Chirimen Zaiku is a traditional handicraft with a history dating back to the Edo period. Dolls, decorations, and accessories are formed from cloth with