Two Ichimatsu Dolls – Big Sister-Little Sister – Showa
August 2014 Auction by Far East Asian Art

These two charming Ichimatsu dolls were obviously made by the same Japanese doll maker as they have very similar kimonos and expressions. Because one is larger than the other we have always thought of the two as "Big Sister" and "Little Sister". The larger doll measures 10” tall by 4” wide by 1 ¾” deep. Her Little Sister measures 8” tall by 4” wide by 2 ¼” deep...