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Yamanaka Sanpei
(1926-)
(1926-)
Yamanaka Sanpei (1926-2012) who won over 20 awards for his kokeshi dolls including the prestigious “Prime Minister Award” in 1979. Sanpei’s inspiration for kokeshi doll designs often come from children’s innocence and amazement of the world surrounding them. Besides making kokeshi dolls, Sanpei san is also a talented photographer and he has won multiple awards for his pictures in the 1960’s.
Awards
Vintage Creative Kokeshi
Fumio Tomidokoro Kokeshi Doll – Hanagoyomi (12cm/4.7 inches)
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Vintage Creative Kokeshi
Vintage Creative Kokeshi
Vintage Kokeshi Doll Set By Hideo Ishihara – Nakayoshi (11-16cm/4.3-6.3 inches)
Vintage Creative Kokeshi
Yamagishi Masayoshi Vintage Creative Kokeshi – Sakura Village (22cm/8.6 inches)
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Kokeshi Doll Set by Yamanaka Sanpei (15-15.5cm/5.9-6.1 inches)
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Vintage Creative Kokeshi
Vintage Creative Kokeshi
Fumio Tomidokoro Vintage Kokeshi Doll – A Spring Day (17.5cm/6.9 inches)
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Shido Shozan Vintage Kokeshi Doll – Yukiguni No Warabe (40cm/15.7 inches)
Vintage Creative Kokeshi
Shido Shozan Vintage Kokeshi Doll – Yukiguni No Warabe (40cm/15.7 inches)
Vintage Creative Kokeshi
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