Kokeshi doll – Naruko with pretty hand-painted scene – large (32cm)

Nice-looking Kokeshi doll from the traditional era of Kokeshi design (pre 1950s) when these hand-made mementos had a more simple design than more modern ones.

This example is medium-sized at 32cm and is painted by the artist to include a scene that includes a small fishing boat. It is made in the Naruko style from the hot springs area of Miyagi Prefecture.

This vintage piece is turned, scribed and painted by hand and has real character, along with some wear that gives it a great patina. It has a 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: circa 1950s
Dimensions: H: 32cm | W: base 6.5cm | W: head 9cm
Condition: Good – no cracks, only minor scuffs. Natural age related wear.
Weight: 0.626kg