Sato Suigai Vintage Creative Kokeshi Doll (28cm/11 inches)

This vintage kokeshi doll was made and signed by Sato Suigai. She’s wearing a magnificent kimono with 南天 (Nanten) which is a type of plant named Nandina (aka “Sacred Bamboo”) which is a common plant in Japan with delicate bamboo-like leaves and clusters of red berries that stay through winter and are considered a symbol of good luck.

Made and signed by the multiple award winning, master Sato Suigai. He was born in 1920 in Gunma Prefecture which is home to many other famous creative kokeshi masters. He only began creative kokeshi at age 29 (1949). Suigai is actually not his real name, it’s a pseudonym taken from his teacher Mr. Suiun Komuro who taught him Japanese painting.

In great condition. Has a mark and a 1.5cm scratch on the back side of the hair. Please inspect all images.

Height: 28cm / 11 inches
Width: 9.2cm / 3.6 inches
Weight: 0.88kg / 1.94 lbs