Sato Suigai Vintage Creative Kokeshi Doll – Kokka (30cm/11.8 inches)

This chubby cutie by Sato Suigai is titled 国華 which means National Flower and in Japan’s case it’s the chrysanthemum. The chrysanthemums that decorate her beautiful vermilion kimono also serve as the emblem of the Japanese imperial family and is present on Japanese passports cover.

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 condition with minor marks of age and use. Has a dedication written on the back.

Height: 30cm / 11.8 inches