Sekiguchi Sansaku Vintage Kokeshi Doll – Tsuya (32cm/12.6 inches)

Kokeshi doll vintage creative by master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018). Her titled is “Tsuya” (艶) which means luster, a gentle sheen or soft glow. Her beautiful hair is decoration with a hair ornament and her eyes give a shy and mysterious impression.

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 with minor signs of age and use. Comes with the original wooden sign (doesn’t show in the picture).

Height: 32cm/ 12.6 inches