Sekiguchi Sansaku Exclusive Vintage Kokeshi Doll – Late Autumn (25cm/9.8 inches)

This vintage creative kokeshi doll was made & signed by master Sekiguchi Sansaku. She is titled 深秋 (Shinshu) which means “Late Autumn” and refers to the latter part of autumn, typically characterized by cooler temperatures, vibrant autumn foliage, and a sense of the season’s progression toward winter.

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

In great condition, comes with the original box and the wooden sign.

Height: 25cm / 9.8 inches