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Vintage lot of 13 rare and high quality kokeshi dolls, authentic kokeshi made in Japan in the Showa period, circa from the 1950s to the 1970s.
This lot involves 13 extremely beautiful kokeshi dolls, they come in a variety of sizes, the largest from this set is over 31cm tall, the smallest 21cm!
It is a beautiful lot with traditional kokeshi from the Tohoku region, handmade and signed. This unique lot contains different types of kokeshi (Zao, Toogata, Hijiori, Nambu, Yamagata and Naruko type).
Specific areas have different types of kokeshi, they can be roughly divided into 11 different types, each with a distinctive shape or style. These dolls are very popular with collectors, also they are said to bring good luck which makes them extra popular! Very nice objects to decorate a children's room or living room with.
What are kokeshi dolls anyway? Kokeshi originate from Japan and they are simple wooden dolls without arms or legs that have been made as toys for children for over 150 years. They are hand-turned from wood and have a simple body and head with a few thin painted lines to define the face. The body often has flowers and ring designs.
This beautiful collection is in good vintage condition, some have faded drawings on the body, a few others have stains and superficial scratches, but they still look great, check the photos for more details!
Dimensions: the smallest kokeshi measures 21cm tall, the largest measures 31cm tall. Diameter of the head goes from 5 to 8cm, diameter of the body goes from 3 to 5.5cm.
Weight: 3.601kg together.
This beautiful collection is in good vintage condition, some have faded drawings on the body, a few others have stains and superficial scratches, but they still look great, check the photos for more details!
This beautiful collection is in good vintage condition, some have faded drawings on the body, a few others have stains and superficial scratches, but they still look great, check the photos for more details!
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialWoodNumber of items13StyleVintageOrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight31 cmWidth8 cm