Kokeshi doll – Togatta with chrysanthemum pattern – XXL (55cm)

Absolutely huge (55cm) hand-made traditional Kokeshi doll with red and green faded hand-painted chrysanthemum pattern. It weights almost 4kg and would really have a presence in any room even standing on the floor. 

This substantial vintage piece has been turned, scribed and painted by hand and has real character, along with some light wear and a couple of surface cracks that give it a great patina. This piece has the artist’s signature on the base and is Togatta style from the hot springs area, 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: 1987
Dimensions: H: 55cm | W: base 9.5cm | W: head 17cm
Condition: Good – only one small crack on top of head (see photos), only minor scuffs. Natural age related wear particularly to the paint.
Weight: 3.77kg