Miyashita Hajime Vintage Kokeshi Doll (22cm/8.6 inches)

Vintage creative kokeshi doll by master Miyashita Hajime (1940-). Her kimono has beautiful carved cherry blossom flowers next to natural wood color carved dotted pattern.

Miyashita Hajime is a multiple award winner master who was born in 1940. The current Japanese emperor and empress are fans of him and used to collect his dolls. In 2006 he retired after his kokeshi shop burnt down in a fire.

In great condition with signs of age and use.

Height: 22cm / 8.6 inches