Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Doll Signed, Mid Century Modern Japan

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For your consideration, a traditional Japanese Kokeshi doll with label and inscriptions.
Kokeshi dolls are simple, handmade wooden folk art … Read more For your consideration, a traditional Japanese Kokeshi doll with label and inscriptions.
Kokeshi dolls are simple, handmade wooden folk art figures featuring a stylized round head and a cylindrical, limbless body.
This distinct artistic craft originated during the late Edo period in the hot spring towns of the northeastern Tohoku region of Japan, initially serving as children's toys and regional souvenirs.
The specific shape shown—featuring a slightly tapered waist and horizontal decorative red bands painted around the trunk—aligns with one of the standard traditional styles (such as the Naruko or Tsuchiyu strains) tied to specific lineages of artisan masters in northern Japan.

In Japanese culture, they traditionally symbolize good fortune, protection, and a wish for the healthy growth of children.

The item features a small paper label attached to its base, which typically lists the doll's historical pedigree, the artisan's signature, or notes an official commemorative event.

Dimensions: 9.5" H x 2.13" Diameter

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