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Vintage Kawaii Kokeshi Doll, 1970s

Name: Vintage Kawaii Kokeshi Doll, 1970s
Price: 229 USD
Availability: InStock

$229

Black Market @ Garage Robert

Antwerpen, BE

Condition Notes: Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less

Description: Beautiful vintage kokeshi doll crafted by Miyashita Hajime. The kokeshi is intricately decorated with a kimono featuring a colorful floral … more Beautiful vintage kokeshi doll crafted by Miyashita Hajime. The kokeshi is intricately decorated with a kimono featuring a colorful floral motif hand-carved from the wood.

At the bottom, there is a label with the maker's signature.

Dimensions: height 24 cm, diameter 12 cm. In good condition.

Artist Miyashita Hajime (1940~) has won multiple awards for his kokeshi dolls. The current Japanese emperor and empress are fans of his work and used to collect his dolls. In 2006, he retired after his kokeshi shop burned down.

"Kokeshi" are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with a simple, cylindrical shape, a round head, and a floral motif 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, with each region in Japan having its own unique style of Kokeshi doll.

The dolls are often associated with wishes for happiness and are sometimes given as gifts. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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