Kokeshi doll – Yamagata with plum blossom design – medium (25cm)

Kokeshi doll created in the Yamaga style. This collectable doll is medium-sized at 25cm and is hand-painted by the artist with plum blossom motifs (typical of Yamagata) and red and blue faded stripes.

This particular style is made with a skinny body so that it can be more easily held by children. This piece is turned, scribed and painted by hand. It has the artists signature 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 1980s
Dimensions: H: 25cm | W: base 3cm | W: head 6cm
Condition: Good – no cracks, only minor scuffs. Natural age related wear.
Weight: 0.16kg