Yuko Yamazaki Creative Kokeshi Doll – Rainy Season Sky (21cm/8.2 inches)

This adorable kokeshi doll was made and signed by the award winning artist Yuko Yamazaki (1956-). Her title is つゆ空 (Tsuyuzora) which means “Rainy Season Sky”. It depicts a theme of June when hydrangea flowers are in full bloom and the weather is sunny but rainy. Her kimono is decorated with pink & purple hydrangea flowers, rainbows and traditional Japanese umbrellas with rain drops falling around.

Yuko Yamazaki was born in 1956 and learned the art of kokeshi dolls from master Yoshida Takashi. She has won many prizes for her unique and beautiful kokeshi dolls and also taught the art of kokeshi making to active artists.

In mint condition. Comes with the original box.

Height: 21cm / 8.2 inches
Width: 9.5cm / 3.7 inches
Weight: 0.67kg / 1.5lbs