4.04.2008

Lovely Kokeshi


20cm Tall, heavy.
lovely vintage Kokeshi is made from hand crafted timber.
Made in Japan.
I bought Touhoku(Northern Japan)
This is a creative Kokeshi doll who wears gorgeous kimono.
Beautiful hand painting.
Excellent original condition.
About Kokeshi...
Kokeshi are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist.

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