Japanese Pair of Unusual Artisan Signed Dolls, Rare Red and Black Lacquer

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Japanese Pair of Unusual Artisan Signed Dolls, Rare Red and Black Lacquer

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Mint and signed Here's a rare Japanese Folk Art survivor duo -two Fine antique dolls hand-carved and hand-lacquered Kokeshi Dolls one of Japan's most popular antique doll collectibles and unique handicraft forms. These are very unusual and likely unique because of the rare red and black hand lacquering finish that this artist applied along with extreme calligraphy inscriptions. Signed. Dimensions: tallest is 12 inches tall and 3.5 inches diameter smaller is 9.5 inches tall and 3 inches diameter Special red and black lacquered collector specimens Provenance: these come from an amazing 50 year old collection of over two hundred kokeshi dolls found in central Japan hand-carved. Hand lacquered. Unique Pair About Kokeshi Dolls: Kokeshi are a popular form of Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They can date back to the earliest part of the 20th century. Old antique examples are widely collected and typically hand-carved and hand-painted from wood with a simple trunk and an enlarged head. The heads are simply painted with a few lines to define the face. The body may have a variety of designs including florals and flora painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. The bottom or sides are typically marked with the signature of the artist. Old antique specimens can sell for as little as twenty five dollars a piece to many hundreds of dollars for master works. Mint, signed and boxed examples are especially difficult to find. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1940
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128927799193