Product description/features

This is a bisque doll from the Claude and Claude series produced by Sankyo in Japan in 1976. This doll, which has a history of nearly half a century, is a valuable collector's item that is the result of Japan's admiration for Western antique dolls at the time and advanced doll production techniques.

The beautiful porcelain face has a delicately drawn expression. Her white porcelain skin with a slight blush on her cheeks, her carefully painted eyes and lips, and her curly hair give her an elegance reminiscent of 19th century French antique dolls. The costume is classically styled, with a dark colored dress and wine red accents, reminiscent of a Victorian-era girl.

The included special cylindrical case has a luxurious design with a gold label affixed to the wine red genuine leather exterior. This case is not just a storage container, but an important element that completes the vintage toy worldview by displaying it with the doll. By putting it in a case, you can enjoy it as a display while protecting it from dust and deterioration.

Recommended usage/applications

By displaying it with the special case, you can enjoy it as a beautiful interior object. If you display it on a shelf or cabinet in your living room or bedroom, it will add a story to your space as part of your antique doll collection.

We also recommend adding it to your collection of bisque dolls and vintage toys as a collector's item. It also has value as a valuable document that tells the history of Japanese dolls. It can also be used as a photo prop for vintage style photography and video shooting.

If used as a display in a shop that sells antiques and vintage goods, it will bring a nostalgic and sophisticated atmosphere to the store. It is also a valuable source of inspiration for making doll costumes for doll enthusiasts and craft artists.

Interior coordination proposal

In a classical European style bedroom/den, you can create a space reminiscent of a 19th century French mansion by combining it with antique furniture, lace curtains, and vintage framed paintings. Display it with velvet or damask fabrics, candle stands, and old books to create a romantic and aesthetic atmosphere. The wine red color of the special case blends beautifully with deep-toned furniture and fabrics.

For an eclectic living room or collection room, we recommend a style that freely combines collection items from various eras and styles. By arranging vintage cameras, old foreign books, ceramics, miniature cars, antique miscellaneous goods, etc. on open shelves or glass cabinets, you can create an intellectual and unique space like a curiosity cabinet (a room of wonders). By adjusting the lighting and adding shadows, you can create a more mysterious and artistic atmosphere.

About quality and condition

As this is a reused product, there is some signs of use compared to a new product.

There may be some color unevenness due to repair marks or aging.

There may be slight scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this does not affect use.

There may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual product.

[About confirmation at physical stores]

You can actually view this product at our physical store in Meito Ward, Nagoya City. Please be sure to check out the textures and colors in-store, which are difficult to convey through online images and descriptions. *Depending on the status of business negotiations at the store, there may be cases where the display is temporarily unavailable. We recommend that you contact us in advance of your visit.

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