Kokeshi Vintage Doll by Sekiguchi Sansaku – Small Sleeve (27cm/10.6 inches)

Kokeshi doll vintage creative by master Sekiguchi Sansaku titled “Kosode” (Small Sleeve).

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

Height: 27cm / 10.6 inches