Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Sanpei Yamanaka, Japan, 1960s

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This kokeshi by Sanpei Yamanaka is beautiful in its simplicity. The wooden doll is stylized to its essence.

Dimensions: height … more This kokeshi by Sanpei Yamanaka is beautiful in its simplicity. The wooden doll is stylized to its essence.

Dimensions: height 12.5 cm, diameter 8 cm.

Born in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Yamanaka-san began his artistic career as a photographer, after studying chemistry. Yamanaka-san used his art background to join the Sosaku Kokeshi movement. As a multiple award winner, he won the Ministry of Education Award at the All Nippon Modern Kokeshi Exhibition in 1979. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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