Sekiguchi Sansaku Vintage Kokeshi Doll – Sazanka (15cm/5.9 inches)

This pretty kokeshi doll was made and signed by master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018). Her title is 山茶花 (Sazanka) which means Sasanqua – a broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree native to southern Japan. It’s known for its glossy, dark green foliage and beautiful, fragrant flowers that bloom from late fall to mid-winter. She’s wearing a long-sleeve kimono with Sasanqua flowers carved into it and a cute red & yellow obi in the middle. Her hair is also decorated with the same flower.

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 mint condition. Comes with the original box and wooden sign.

Height: 15cm / 5.9 inches