Japanese Wooden Frame Glass Display Case Vtg Hina Doll Figurine Statue ID659 tanka Iron handles

Iron handles

The mouth opens and closes on a wooden frame and hinge attached to string and the ears are adjustable/removable

but it is said that it was named 'Tetsubin' and began to be used in tea ceremonies in the late Edo period

Loose threads

Frame has scuffs on corners

Japanese Wooden Frame Glass Display Case Vtg Hina Doll Figurine Statue ID659 tanka Iron handlesVtg Japanese Glass Display Case This is a vintage Japanese display case made for Hina dolls, figurines, and other small statues and sculptures. It is crafted from a thin wooden frame lacquered black and has sheets of glass on four sides. The bottom and backside are decorated with gold paper. The door opens on a simple hinge at the front. Black, gold, clear Glass, wood, paper C1970 Item weight: 1320 grams Packed weight: 2100 Approx. [Outside] 21. 5 cm