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Set of 2 Kokeshi Naruko Japanese Wood Hand Painted Doll, Signed

$1,138.24per set
£847.34per set
€950per set
CA$1,559.10per set
A$1,734.06per set
CHF 905.47per set
MX$21,101.65per set
NOK 11,564.25per set
SEK 10,845.23per set
DKK 7,232.02per set
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About the Item

Japanese dolls called Kokeshi, northern Japan, 1960s-1970s. Handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. Naruko kokeshi is the squeaking sound it makes when the head is twisted. Painted by hand with lines to define the face, body painted with in bands at the neck and base with large red chrysanthemum blossoms on the shaft. Covered with a layer of wax. Each doll is marked with the signature of the artist on the bottom. Excellent condition. Dimensions: the big one - height 30 x Ø 8.5 cm the short one - height 24 x Ø 7 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bochum, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BJ32-249-11stDibs: LU980442105652

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