Sekiguchi Sansaku Vintage Kokeshi Doll – Gin (28cm/11 inches)

This vintage kokeshi doll was made and signed by master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018). Her title is 吟 (Gin) which means “Recitation of a Poem”. This is the keyaki version of the doll, the regular one is made of dogwood. She’s holding a lovely golden paper fan in her hand and her kimono has bamboo flower decorations.

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 artists in her own right. He has won the prestigious prime minister award three times for his beautiful and unique kokeshi designs.

In mint condition. Comes in the original box with the original wooden sign.

Height: 28cm / 11 inches
Body width: 8cm / 3.1 inches
Base width: 10cm / 3.9 inches
Weight: 0.77kg / 1.7 lbs