Vintage Japanese Hagoita 羽子板 Decorative Paddle Geisha 28" Tools Made of silk This doukake

Made of silk This doukake measures about 8 1/2" any 4" (21

These kokeshi measures about 5 3/4" (14

The style of this gyoshobako chest as well as the method of construction and all the forged iron metal work on this chest dates it to the mid/late Edo era (c

These bowls measure about 4" in diameter by 1 3/8" tall (10 x 3

This is a vintage Japanese natsume or tea caddy used in the chanoyu tea ceremony

Vintage Japanese Hagoita 羽子板 Decorative Paddle Geisha 28" Tools Made of silk This doukakeThis is a vintage Japanese decorative Hagoita ( paddle). It's traditionally used for a lively game call Hanetsuki where players hit a feathered "birdie" somewhat like badminton. This is a festive actively played during the New Year's season and come with added benefit of helping to drive away evil spirits. Length = 28" Width = 11. 5" Height = 5" This Hagoita is colorfully decorated with hand painted flowers and a woman in full Geisha adornment.