Kokeshi doll – Togatta by Sato Bunsuke – large (31cm)

Large (31cm) hand-made traditional Kokeshi doll with bold and colourful hand-painted striped pattern.

This substantial vintage piece has been turned, scribed and painted by hand and has real character, along with some light wear that give it a great patina. This piece has the artists signature on the base (Sato Bunsuke) and is Togatta style from the hot springs area, made east of the Zao mountains in Miyagi Prefecture.

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 1970s
Dimensions: H: 31cm | W: base 4.5cm | W: head 9cm
Condition: Good – no cracks, only minor scuffs some to the head. Natural age-related wear, slight discolouration to the ink (pictured).
Weight: 0.45kg