Kokeshi doll – Togatta with original stickers – medium (26cm)

Medium sized (26cm) hand-made traditional Kokeshi doll with traditional hand-painted chrysanthemum design.

This vintage piece has been turned, scribed and painted by hand and has real character, along with some light wear that gives it a great patina. It has 2 original stickers still attached and 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: 1983 (Showa 58)
Dimensions: H: 26cm | W: base 5cm | W: head 8cm
Condition: Good – no cracks, only minor scuffs. Natural age related wear.
Weight: 0.38kg