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Pair of rare Sosaku Kokeshi, Japan, 1970s

$1,205.08per set
£903.28per set
€1,020per set
CA$1,655.58per set
A$1,848.30per set
CHF 968.48per set
MX$22,624.96per set
NOK 12,299.70per set
SEK 11,597.05per set
DKK 7,764.61per set
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About the Item

Beautiful pair of big size Sosaku Kokeshi, made in the 1970s by great Kokeshi masters, each have been awarded prizes by the Primer Minister of Japan. Hand-carved and hand-painted, they are particularly rare designs. Dimensions : -tallest one : H30cm / D13cm -smallest one : H26,5cm / D13cm The kokeshi in few words ? Handmade in Japan, these dolls come from the Tohoku region, which has lots of natural hot springs and where they were sold as souvenirs to the tourists. They come in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and decorations, from the most traditional one to the most creative one, and the craftsmen who make them are awarded (among which the coveted Prime Minister Award) for the most beautiful kokeshi of the year.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Diameter: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Japonisme (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lyon, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7258244494722

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