Japanese Baby Wood Figurine Vtg Kaga Ningyo Chubby White Apron Fireman Doll ST49 Glass Handwritten Calligraphy Kanji signature during

Handwritten Calligraphy Kanji signature during an event at Meitetsu Hall on January 9

In my past 17 years of living in Japan

Chip-like imperfections on the rim

Item weight: 1166 grams

Vegetable or fruits design

Japanese Baby Wood Figurine Vtg Kaga Ningyo Chubby White Apron Fireman Doll ST49 Glass Handwritten Calligraphy Kanji signature duringVtg Japanese Kaga Ningyo Wooden Figurine This is a vintage Japanese Kaga ningyo, a folk toy from Kanazawa, Ishikawa. This decorative figurine represents a chubby baby in a fireman or Hikeshi like costume of the Edo era. It holds a Matoi or a banner symbolizing a firemen's group. The baby's hairstyle, tying his hair on the top and near the ears, is a common style for children in the Edo era. White, Black, red, gold Wood, paper C1970 Kanji on the