Sekiguchi Sansaku Vintage Kokeshi Doll – The Tale of Genji (10cm/3.9 inches)

This unique kokeshi doll was made by Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018) after the famous Japanese story “The Tale of Genji”. It is a classic work of Japanese literature written in the early 11th century by the noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu. The story focuses on the life and loves of Hikaru Genji.

Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018) is perhaps the most renowned kokeshi master. He’s the only artisan who has ever been certified by the Japanese government as “master of creative kokeshi”. He has a museum in his birth city of Shibukawa in Gunma prefecture and it’s being managed and maintained by his daughter Izumi who is a kokeshi artist in her own right. He has won the prestigious prime minister award three times for his beautiful and unique dolls.

In great condition. Comes in the original box with a wooden sign.

Height: 10cm / 3.9 inches
Widht: 14.5cm / 5.7 inches