Sato Suigai Vintage Creative Kokeshi Doll – Iromoyo (29cm/11.4 inches)

This vintage kokeshi doll was made & signed by Sato Suigai. She is titled 色模様 (Iromoyo) which means patterns or designs that include various colors, commonly used in textiles and art.

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 near-mint condition condition. Comes in the original box with the original wooden sign.

Height: 29cm / 11.4 inches