Kokeshi doll – Naruko by Kishima Sanori (岸正規)- medium (25cm)

Medium (25cm) hand-made traditional Kokeshi doll with large hand-painted chrysanthemum design, made in the Naruko hot springs area of Miyagi Prefecture.

This vintage piece has been turned and shaped to an inverted outline and painted by hand and has real character, along with some wear that gives it a great patina. This piece has the artist’s signature, Kishima Sanori 岸正規 (1931-2010) on the base.

Kokeshi are simple wooden toys that have been crafted for more than 150 years as children’s dolls, mementos and good luck charms. These simple but very decorative gems originate from Tohoku-chiho region of North-East Japan. Due to the many different sizes, shapes and designs available, they look great as a collection.

Period: post 1960s
Dimensions: H: 25cm | W: base 6cm | W: head 7cm
Condition: Good – no cracks, only minor scuffs. Natural age related wear particularly to the paint.
Weight: 0.37kg