Vintage Handcrafted and Hand-painted 6.5 Couple in 漆塗りUrushi Lacquer with Original Box by 橋本漆工芸Hashimoto Urushi Kogei Shipping method: DHL Express A refined vintage pair of handcrafted Ouchi Ningyo dolls created by Hashimoto Urushi Kogei in Yamaguchi, Japan. The male and female figures feature the distinctive rounded forms, gentle expressions, and small pursed mouths associated with traditional Ouchi dolls. Their richly coloured robes are finished with traditional Japanese urushi lacquer and decorated with elegant gold maki-e-style motifs, including the Ouchi diamond clan crest. The deep black and reddish-brown lacquer, combined with muted green and gold details, gives the pair a graceful and sophisticated appearance. The dolls are presented together on a black display base and come with their original wooden storage box. They are intended for decorative display and offer a charming representation of the traditional lacquer craftsmanship of Yamaguchi. ⸻ Size Height: 6 cm Width: 12.5 cm Depth: 6.5 cm ⸻ Weight Dolls and display base: 130 g Total weight including the original wooden box: 213 g ⸻ Condition The dolls are in very good vintage condition despite having been stored for many years. The original wooden box shows noticeable sun fading and age-related discolouration; please examine the photographs carefully. ⸻ Artist Profile Hashimoto Urushi Kogei was a Japanese lacquer workshop associated with the production of traditional Ouchi Ningyo dolls from Yamaguchi. These distinctive male-and-female figures are known for their rounded forms, gentle expressions, urushi lacquer finish, and traditional decorative motifs.