Japanese Miniature Kitchen Utensils Vintage Foldable Doll House 25.4×12 Taisho This is a Taisho to early Showa era miniature kitchen & cupboard Set. Miniatures have been popular as toys, especially for girls, since ancient times. In foreign countries, it started with upper-class nobility having dollhouses made for their daughters, and it has become a tradition as girls’ toys. In Japan, dolls representing princes and princesses are displayed on Hina Matsuri (Girls’ Day), and the tradition of having intricately crafted tools for them has evolved into the modern practice of displaying hina dolls. This reflects the worldwide common culture of creating and enjoying miniatures. When you open the wooden box, you’ll find a miniature diorama resembling a kitchen or water well, similar to the tea ceremony’s mizuya. The box has a folding screen style, and after opening it, you attach the included water system and lattice to the left and right sides. Some items (such as the household Shinto altar and hanging lantern) are glued in place, but you can remove individual tools from the shelves. The included tools are made of various materials such as wood, bamboo, earthenware, and tin, giving them a unique and aged appearance. Please refer to the photos for details. Due to years of use, there are discolorations, stains, scratches, chips, rust, discoloration, and repairs. Hinges are loose, and some nails are missing. All the tools included are shown in the photos. The water parts and other items that attach to the sides when opened have wire extensions that insert into the box, but it might be a bit challenging to store all the tools inside the box. Width when opened: Approximately 25.4 inches (side to side) × 3.1 inches (depth, including the well roof extension). Height: Approximately 12.2 inches (excluding the barrels and other items placed in the front). If you have any question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me. International Buyers – Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
