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Vintage Japanese Hand Carved Naruko Kokeshi Doll, 1950s

Name: Vintage Japanese Hand Carved Naruko Kokeshi Doll, 1950s
Price: 455 USD
Availability: InStock

$455

Leigh Vintage

Leigh on Sea Essex, GB

Condition Notes: Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less

Description: For sale is a vintage traditional Japanese wooden 'Naruto' "Kokeshi" doll, dating from the mid-20th century.

A unique hand-painted doll, … more For sale is a vintage traditional Japanese wooden 'Naruto' "Kokeshi" doll, dating from the mid-20th century.

A unique hand-painted doll, hand-signed and inscribed, this piece is in fine example of Mid century Naruko Japanese KOKESHI design.

Kokeshi are wooden dolls that originate from the Tōhoku region of north-eastern Japan and which emerged as a folk craft from hot spring mountain villages at the end of the Edo period (1603-1868 CE). There are 12 styles of doll across the region, each hailing from a different hot spring (onsen) town or area, and differentiated by head and body shape, facial features, colour and decoration, of which these are of the "Naruko" and "Togatta" types.

Dimensions:

Height - 24cm
Diameter - 7cm

Condition Report:

Excellent vintage condition, the wood construction is solid and the paint well preserved as well as the signature on the base, there is some age related wear, please refer to the photos. less

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