This work is from the late Showa era, about 40 years ago. It was displayed in a glass showcase. Height: 37cm Width: 23cm Depth: 13cm #ShowaRetro #ShinshuNakano #NakanoClayDolls From the following HP: The "Nakano Dolls" made by Mr. Nara began when Eikichi Nara (the first generation) brought in "Fushimi Dolls" from Kyoto to this regular market (Kyusai Market) and began selling clay dolls that he himself made. Nakano dolls mainly feature good luck charms and figures of daily life. The "Tategahana Dolls" made by Mr. Nishihara were started in the Meiji era under the guidance of roof tile craftsmen from the Mikawa region of Aichi Prefecture, and mainly produce dolls based on Kabuki themes. As such, it is very rare for two types of clay dolls to continue to be made in the same region even today, and clay doll fans from all over Japan gather at the "Nakano Doll Festival" because Nakano clay dolls are sold by lottery. #ShowaRetro