Vintage Kokeshi Doll By Kobayashi Inosuke – 16 Nights (37cm/14.5 inches)

$510.00

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This beautiful kokeshi doll is titled “16 nights” which implies of her shyness or hesitant and reserved character. Her kimono is magnificently decorated in patterns of green, red and natural wood color.

Kobayashi Inosuke (1931-2000) was born in 1931 in Gunma prefecture and won multiple awards for his kokeshi dolls throughout his life, including winning the prestigious Prime Minister award in 1979. His dolls are usually tall and elegant featuring natural wood colors combined colorful kimonos.

In great condition.

Height: 37cm / 14.5 inches

Artist

Kobayashi Inosuke

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