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Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Yamaji (k12-3839)

Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Yamaji (k12-3839)

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Kyoohoo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Yamaji (k12-3839)

This kokeshi is "Yamaji" which is made by Toshio Sekiguchi.
He is great kokeshi craftman in Japan. His work cannot compare with other kokeshi. We believe that it's his original and high grade of art work. This one is carved red and yellow leaves boldly.The facial expression is soft. It's one of popular doll in our shop.

Material : Wood (Mizuki)
made in Japan
W7.5/D7.5/H11.8cm

Kokeshi Dolls are major dolls in Japan which are made from wood.
Their origin was in Edo era (1603A.D. - 1867A.D.) as souvenirs for the injured at hotsprings.
Since then kokeshi craftn's skills to make grains and paint was so developed that kokeshis became ornamental dolls.

 

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