SUMMARY
TYPE: Sosaku (creative kokeshi) / Kindai (modern kokeshi)
SUB-CATEGORIES: rare kokeshi, kokeshi by famous artisans, woodgrain kokeshi, sleepy kokeshi
ARTIST: Masao Watanabe
SIGNATURE: the base of doll bears artist's hand-written signature
HEIGHT (approx.): 20 cm (8 inches)
CONDITION: very fine ++. A few typical signs of age (light fading, minor soiling, etc.) See photos (use zoom function as necessary).
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This AMAZING vintage Japanese kokeshi doll is by master kokeshi doll artisan Sozan Shido. So svelte, so shapely, this handmade wood doll is also very tall (39 cm). Talk about pure elegance!
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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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