A beautiful decorative item featuring a dragon and a doll combination, encased in a glass case. The size is approximately: Height: 12cm Width: Approximately 13cm Depth: Approximately 6cm The wooden base and the upper glass cover are integrated. No cracks in the glass. The front is made of regular glass. The top and both sides of the glass have a wavy shape, making the inside appear slightly translucent. Inside the case, there are 6 doll figures and 1 dragon. However, the back surface is a mirror, reflecting the figures when viewed from the front, creating a doubled sense of liveliness. It's a truly impressive craft piece, considering how the detailed dragon figure is contained within this 12cm size and 6cm depth. The dragon's scales appear to be meticulously colored, with each individual scale resembling a woven braid. The back is layered with gold over green, and the belly is layered with gold over red, showcasing incredibly fine craftsmanship. The dragon's face appears to be either wood-carved or made of papier-mâché. Please also enjoy the dragon's dynamic expression. Thank you for viewing. "Nagasaki Kunchi" is the autumn festival of the Suwa Shrine, the tutelary deity of Nagasaki, held for three days every year from October 7th. It is a city-wide event in Nagasaki. It is said to have begun in 1634 (Kan'ei 11), when two courtesans, Takao and Otowa, from the Tayu-machi (later moved to Maruyama-machi and Yoriai-machi) offered the Noh song "Komai" to the Suwa Shrine. In Nagasaki, the reclamation of "Dejima" began and the "Meganebashi" (Spectacles Bridge) was built in this year. Since then, with the support of the Nagasaki magistrate, it has become more and more prosperous year by year, and foreign-influenced performances were incorporated into the offerings, making it a lavish and splendid festival since the Edo period. Currently, there are a total of 58 performing towns in Nagasaki City, and all towns are divided into 7 groups. The towns take turns presenting the offerings once every seven years. The performances include the Dragon Dance, the Whale's Blow, and Kokkodesho, and these offerings are designated as Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan. The origin of the word "Kunchi" is generally believed to be derived from the Chinese custom of celebrating the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar as a good day of double yang, and the ninth day (kunichi) was read as "kunchi," meaning the day of the festival. Crafts Folk Crafts Folk Art Showa Retro Antique Vintage Vintage Old Items Ornaments Good Luck Festivals Events Celebrations Kokeshi and Folk Art Miniature For those who like Itto-bori (one-knife carving), etc. Glass ornaments Antique ornaments Retro