Vintage Kokeshi Doll by Kobayashi Inosuke (36cm/ 14.1 inches)

This bulky vintage creative kokeshi doll by the late master Kobayashi Inosuke (1931-2000). She has beautifully carved and painted cranes on her kimono.

He was born in 1931 in Gunma prefecture and won multiple awards for his kokeshi dolls throughout his life, including winning the prestigious Prime Minister award in 1979. His dolls are usually tall and elegant featuring natural wood colors combined colorful kimonos.

In great condition with a marks of age and use.

Height: 36cm/ 14.1 inches