1960’s Japanese Pose Doll with Pipe Cleaner Dog Made in Japan VGC

Here we have a vintage 1960s Japanese pose doll with a dog on a leash, an iconic example of Showa-era kawaii mod design. These highly collectable mid-century figures feature hand-painted stockinette faces with signature "big eyes" and poseable wire frames on a coloured plastic base. 

Key Characteristics & Origin

Style: Often categorised under brands or designers like Bradley Dolls or Showa-era artists like Ayumi Uyama. 

Materials: Constructed from fabric or cloth stretched over a wire frame, a felt dress, and a companion dog crafted from pipe cleaners or faux fur. 

Production: Made in Japan during the 1960s and 1970s boom for decorative kitsch items. 

Vintage 1960s Japanese "Big Eye" stockinette pose doll walking a pipe-cleaner dog. These highly collectable, kitschy mid-century figures are characteristic of Japan's post-war Showa retro / early Kawaii culture. They typically feature a cloth-over-wire posable body, hand-painted fabric faces with oversized emotive eyes, plush hair, and a colorful tulle or felt outfit. Popularised by brands like Bradley Dolls, Holiday Fair, and various boutique exporters of the era, they were frequently sold mounted on a plastic stand with a small chain leash attached to a companion animal.

Measures approx. 23cm tall x 9.5cm wide x 7.5cm deep

In excellent condition, please see pictures.

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