Vintage Porcelain Japanese Lantern Doll

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This is a rare porcelain doll from Japan and it is well treasured by collectors out there. It is a gift bought by my aunt who visited Japan in the 70s. 


The doll is carefully hand painted and decorated. It is one of the best dolls that I have ever seen in the collection. This piece is estimated to be value about 50 to 60 Singapore dollars easily.

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