OMG!!!! This RARE vintage kokeshi is gorgeous and in PERFECT condition!!! Buy her here: https://etsy.me/31YT9hV
This beautiful sosaku/kindai kokeshi doll was handmade by Chiyomatsu Kanno, a renowned kokeshi master and winner of multiple awards at the All Japan Kokeshi Competition. This is a fabulous doll exquisitely carved and delicately hand-painted. She has the most charming expression on her face!!
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This group of delightful and rustic vintage kokeshi doll is by award-winning artist Sanpei Yamanaka, one of the pioneers of Japan's sosaku (kindai) kokeshi movement. Yamanaka is known for folksy designs and these are great examples. Buy them at JapaneseKokeshiDolls on Etsy
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This handmade vintage kokeshi doll he has a wonderfully peaceful expression on her face! She was carefully handmade by sosaku kokeshi master Muhitsu Miyajima and the woodgrain on this doll is FABULOUS. She has a strong sculptural feel! You can buy her at https://www.etsy.com/listing/693952297/wow-large-vintage-kokeshi-doll-by-award
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This beautiful vintage Japanese kokeshi doll has gorgeous woodgrain, big eyes and a delightful mouth. In store now: goo.gl/t6I4Su
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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!!!!
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