Vintage Creative Kokeshi Doll by Sato Suigai – Yoizuki (30cm/11.8 inches)

This vintage creative kokeshi doll was made and signed by master Sato Suigai. Her title is 宵月 (Yoizuki) which means “Evening Moon” and refers to the moon as can be seen in the early evening hours. She’s wearing a kimono decorated with purple flowers.

Made and signed by the multiple award winning, master Sato Suigai. He was born in 1920 in Gunma Prefecture which is home to many other famous creative kokeshi masters. He only began creative kokeshi at age 29 (1949). Suigai is actually not his real name, it’s a pseudonym taken from his teacher Mr. Suiun Komuro who taught him Japanese painting.

In great condition condition. Comes with the original wooden sign.

Height: 30cm / 11.8 inches