Charming Handpainted Kokeshi Doll With Chop

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Unique vintage pretty Japanese wooden kokeshi doll hand-painted with traditional Japanese landscape scenes—such as Mount Fuji, a pagoda, and a … Read more Unique vintage pretty Japanese wooden kokeshi doll hand-painted with traditional Japanese landscape scenes—such as Mount Fuji, a pagoda, and a torii gate. There is a chop mark on it too.

his item is a vintage Shingata (Creative) Japanese Omiyage Kokeshi doll, handcrafted from turned wood and featuring painted landmarks and cultural imagery of Kyoto.

Description

• Head: Features a beautifully stylized hand-painted face with peaceful, narrowed eyes and a traditional hair aesthetic.
• Torso: The cylindrical wooden body depicts detailed scenic artwork representing Kyoto:
• A traditional Maiko (apprentice geisha) clad in an ornate kimono with patterns of circles and swirls.
• The iconic Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji Temple) situated next to mountains.
• A bright orange-red Torii gate visible near the base.
• Elegant vertical Japanese calligraphy brushed near the top.

Dimensions

While individual vintage pieces can slightly vary, this specific style of tall souvenir kokeshi typically measures:
• Height: Approximately 12 to 14 inches (approx. 30 to 35 cm).
• Diameter/Width: Approximately 3 to 3.5 inches (approx. 7.5 to 9 cm) at its widest point (the head). See less