Sakurai Shikki (Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture) This is a flower vase featuring the Hina-ningyo (Emperor and Empress dolls) used for the Hina Matsuri (Girls' Day) festival. With a rare imperial couple design, the lustrous lacquer finish is elegant and beautiful. They can be displayed as a pair, or individually. They also work well as ornaments even without flowers. Although unused, the item has been stored at home for a long time, so the outer box shows signs of aging. ... ◇Size (cm) Emperor doll: Diameter 7 x Height 7.5 Empress doll: Diameter 4.5 x Height 9.5 Display board: Width 17.1 x Length 14.6 x Thickness 1.5 Outer box: Width 28.3 x Length 9.5 x Height 15.7 ... Iyo Traditional Craft "Sakurai Shikki" A traditional craft with a history of about 250 years, passed down in Sakurai, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. In the Meiji era, craftsmen were invited from Kishu, Wajima, Yamanaka, Echizen, and Aizu, and the strengths of each production area were fused and developed. As a result, the lacquerware is characterized by the incorporation of various techniques.