Vintage Red Creative Kokeshi Doll by Sato Suigai (32cm/12.6 inches)

This vintage creative kokeshi doll was made and signed by master Sato Suigai. She wearing an red kimono decorated with beautiful peony flowers.

Made and signed by the multiple award winning, master Sato Suigai. He was born in 1920 in Gunma Prefecture which is home to many other famous creative kokeshi masters. He only began creative kokeshi at age 29 (1949). Suigai is actually not his real name, it’s a pseudonym taken from his teacher Mr. Suiun Komuro who taught him Japanese painting.

In great condition condition with minor marks of age and use.

Height: 32cm / 12.6 inches