Kokeshi Vintage Creative Doll by Sekiguchi Sansaku – “Hydrangea” (16cm/6.3 inches)

Kokeshi doll vintage creative by master Sekiguchi Sansaku titled “Ajisai” (Hydrangea).

Ajisai in Japanese means Hydrangea – a type of a flowering planet that blossom in the rainy summer months in various stunning colors. In Japan Ajisai viewing is very popular and famous viewing spots get crowded with people who want to enjoy the blossom while it lasts.

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 with a wooden sign.

Height: 16cm / 6.3 inches