Kokeshi doll – Togatta by Satou Yoshiaki – large (36cm)

Large (36cm) hand-made traditional Kokeshi doll with pretty and minimal blossom hand-painted design.

This 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 doll has the artists signature on the base (Satou Yoshiaki) 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: 36cm
Condition: Good – no cracks, only minor scuffs. Natural age-related wear.
Weight: 0.55kg