Isn't she sweet! This adorable vintage Japanese kokeshi doll (the doll on the left) was created by one of Japan's great modern kokeshi artisans, Toa Sekiguchi. We love her sleepy expression and rosy cheeks! A wonderful example of creative (sosaku) kokeshi artistry. A rare doll for kokeshi collectors and lovers of things Japanese.
Toa Sekiguchi (born 1942) is a long-standing member of the Japan Creative Kokeshi Association. He has won multiple awards at the All Japan Kokeshi Competition, including those given by the Interior Ministry of Japan and the Governor of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
SUMMARY
TYPE: Sosaku (creative kokeshi) / Kindai (modern kokeshi)
SUB-CATEGORIES: rare kokeshi, kokeshi by famous artisans
ARTIST: Toa Segiguchi (aka Toua Sekiguchi)
SIGNATURE: stamped on the based with the artist's seal
YEAR: circa 1970's/80s
HEIGHT (approx.): 17 cm (7 inches)
CONDITION: very fine+. Typical signs of age and use; e.g., some areas of discoloration, fading, light soiling, nicks, etc.
See more photos and purchase this doll in our online shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/605408127/rare-kokeshi-by-award-winning-artist-toa
The other two lovely dolls can be purchased from our store too!!!!