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This rare vintage kokeshi doll was created by the renowned artist Harumasa Tanaka (田中治正), celebrated for his playful and expressive …
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This rare vintage kokeshi doll was created by the renowned artist Harumasa Tanaka (田中治正), celebrated for his playful and expressive designs in the world of sōsaku kokeshi (creative kokeshi).
Dimensions: height 16 cm, diameter base 10 cm.
The doll features a charming and unique design with a rotating head that reveals two distinct faces: one side with wide, open eyes and a cheerful expression, the other with closed eyes and a peaceful, sleeping face.
Its form is simple yet elegant, rendered in soft natural wood tones with a carved wooden bow as a decorative accent. The body gently embraces the head in a way that adds a tender and endearing quality to the piece.
This kokeshi is in good vintage condition and bears the artist’s signature on the underside, confirming its authenticity.
A hard-to-find and highly expressive kokeshi — perfect for collectors or as a decorative piece full of character.
Harumasa Tanaka was active in the latter half of the 20th century and is praised for blending traditional forms with a modern, whimsical touch. His works are rare and highly sought after by collectors of Japanese kokeshi. 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
- 3.94ʺW × 3.94ʺD × 6.3ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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