Kokeshi doll – Naruko with painted fishing scene – medium (27cm)

Medium sized (27cm) hand-made traditional Kokeshi doll with traditional hand-painted design depicting a ship/fishing scene.

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 is made from several different types of wood with a swirled ink pattern on the main body.

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 1950s
Dimensions: H: 27cm | W: base 7.5cm | W: head 10cm
Condition: Good – no cracks. Natural age related wear. Some grazes/scuffs to head (pictured).
Weight: 0.628kg