Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Kazuo Takamizawa, Japan, 1960s

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Rare Sosaku Kokeshi made by Kazuo Takamizawa, titled: "Green Kimono."

Dimensions: height 23 cm, diameter 7 cm. In beautiful condition. … more Rare Sosaku Kokeshi made by Kazuo Takamizawa, titled: "Green Kimono."

Dimensions: height 23 cm, diameter 7 cm. In beautiful condition.

"Kokeshi" are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with a simple, cylindrical shape, a round head, and a floral or painted design. These dolls originated in northern Japan and are often handcrafted from wood. Kokeshi dolls are known for their charming simplicity and are considered folk art. They are popular as collectibles and decorative items, and each region in Japan may have its own unique style of Kokeshi doll. The dolls are often associated with wishes for good fortune and are sometimes given as gifts. This piece has an attribution mark,
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