Four Charming Old Japanese Hand-Painted "Kokeshi Dolls Mint, Signed and Boxed

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Four Charming Old Japanese Hand-Painted "Kokeshi Dolls Mint, Signed and Boxed

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Mint, signed and boxed: four gem Kokeshi dolls Here's a real find and unusual group of four (4) charming Japanese Folk Art hand-carved and hand-painted Kokeshi dolls one of Japan's most popular antique doll collectibles and unique handicraft forms. They are collected internationally. These hand-carved solid Kokeshi doll, including a rare Ainu man in full period dress, were made of Itaya-kaeda (Japanese maple) hard wood. They are hand lathe turned and have hand-painted designs of such things as kimono and are signed by the Japanese artist. Dimensions: Largest/tallest is 5 inches tall and 2.75 inches diameter, All are signed on bottoms. Provenance: these come from an extensive 50 year old collection of over two hundred kokeshi dolls found in central Japan. Hand-carved. Hand-painted. Signed. Original issue boxes. Unique group. 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. These hand-carved solid Kokeshi doll were made of Itaya-kaeda (Japanese maple) hard wood. They are hand lathe turned and have hand-painted designs of such things as kimono and are signed by the Japanese artist. Old antique specimens can sell for as little as twenty five dollars a piece to thousands of dollars for master works. Mint, signed and boxed in their original issue boxes , these examples are especially difficult to find. Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. All our Asian works of art are accompanied by our lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

Dimensions:
Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289210435533

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