Sekiguchi Sansaku Vintage Kokeshi Doll – Peony (33.5cm/13.2 inches)

This adorable kokeshi doll was made by Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018). Her kimono is adorned with red peony flowers and a golden obi (kimono belt).
Her hair is decorated with a red hairpin and a orange to yellow gradient.

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. The doll is unsigned but was confirmed & identified to be Sansaku’s work by his daughter Oki Izumi.

Height: 33.5cm/ 13.2 inches