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Elegant vintage kokeshi crafted by the renowned Hajime Miyashita.
This kokeshi features a subtly painted face and hairstyle. The slender …
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Elegant vintage kokeshi crafted by the renowned Hajime Miyashita.
This kokeshi features a subtly painted face and hairstyle. The slender figure is adorned in a vibrant orange-red kimono.
Dimensions: height 39 cm, diameter 7 cm.
This kokeshi bears the artist's signature.
Artisan | Woodworker: Miyashita, Hajime | 1940-2006 (retired)
Born in Yonezawa City, Iwate, Miyashita-san studied traditional kokeshi craftsmanship under the master artist Kobayashi Kichitaro from Yamagata-Sakunami. He began his Sosaku career in 1959 and garnered numerous awards, including the Prime Minister's Award in 1977. Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako collected his kokeshi dolls in 1969. His workshop was located in Maebashi City in Gunma Prefecture, but after it was destroyed by fire in 2006, Miyashita-san retired. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 2.76ʺW × 2.76ʺD × 15.35ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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