Vintage Creative Kokeshi Masayoshi Yamagishi, 1970s

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A rare japanese sōsaku kokeshi from the 1970s, attributed to masayoshi yamagishi, featuring a wonderfully playful design and irresistible kawaii … Read more A rare japanese sōsaku kokeshi from the 1970s, attributed to masayoshi yamagishi, featuring a wonderfully playful design and irresistible kawaii charm.

dimensions: h 19 cm × ø 12 cm.

this handcrafted wooden kokeshi stands out for its large, rounded head and distinctive hairstyle. On either side, unusual pigtails are formed from a series of dark brown wooden beads. This original detail gives the doll its charming, almost fairy-tale-like character.

the deep red kimono is richly decorated with white japanese plum blossoms and a finely patterned obi in warm shades of yellow and red.

the design is attributed to japanese artist masayoshi yamagishi. The base bears a partially faded red artist's seal, making it impossible to confirm the attribution definitively.

in lovely vintage condition, with a natural patina and minor signs of age.

a rare and collectible kokeshi that beautifully reflects the artistic freedom of the japanese sōsaku tradition.

with its distinctive silhouette and playful kawaii charm, it makes a striking decorative art object. This piece has an attribution mark,
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