Vintage Kokeshi Doll by Sekiguchi Sansaku – Rain (35.5cm/13.9 inches)

This doll was made by the renowned master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018) and her title is 雨 (Ame) which means Rain. Her kimono is decorated with purple carved traditional Japanese umbrellas and gentle silver lines along the body represent falling rain drops. Her body is designed in a very creative way and her head is slightly tilted as she’s looking to her left side.

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 near mint condition, comes with the original box and wooden sign.

Height: 35.5cm / 13.9 inches