Sekiguchi Sansaku Vintage Kokeshi Doll (41cm/16.1 inches)

Kokeshi doll vintage creative by master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018). She has a checkered pattern kimono in natural wood color and red, as well as a matching red obi (kimono belt) and a red hair ornament.

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 with minor signs of age and use. Signed both on the bottom and on the back.

Height: 41cm/ 16.1 inches
Width: 7-9.3cm / 2.7-3.6 inches
Weight: 0.94kg / 2lbs