Vintage Japanese Hagoita 羽子板 Decorative Paddle Geisha 28" Tools Made of silk This doukake

Made of silk This doukake measures about 8 1/2" any 4" (21

The style of this gyoshobako chest as well as the method of construction and all the forged iron metal work on this chest dates it to the mid/late Edo era (c

possibly derived from the legendary figure of the Immortal of the South Pole (Nanji Xianweng)

These bowls measure about 4" in diameter by 1 3/8" tall (10 x 3

Vintage Japanese Hagoita 羽子板 Decorative Paddle Geisha 28" Tools Made of silk This doukakeThis is a vintage Japanese decorative Hagoita ( paddle). It's traditionally used for a lively game call Hanetsuki where players hit a feathered "birdie" somewhat like badminton. This is a festive actively played during the New Year's season and come with added benefit of helping to drive away evil spirits. Length = 28" Width = 11. 5" Height = 5" This Hagoita is colorfully decorated with hand painted flowers and a woman in full Geisha adornment.