9.5 '' Vintage Kokeshi Doll With Green Kimono/ Kokeshi doll, Kokeshi doll Vintage

JAPANESE VINTAGE WOOD KOKESHI DOLL WITH GREEN KIMONO BY KAZUO TAKAMIZAWA

This is an adorable hand-made and hand-painted Kokeshi doll.
She measures 9.5" tall and 8.5" in circumference around her head.
Doll is from the 1970's, she was designed by a most respected and highly honored kokeshi doll artist - Kazuo Takamizawa - who has won numerous top awards in Japan for his beautiful kokeshi creations, including one for this particular doll.

The kokeshi is wearing a green kimono, decorated with several metallic gold chrysanthemum flowers, that were first hand carved into the wood, and then painted. Many of the details on this kokeshi doll were burned into the wood for added interest. Her kimono and her sleeves are lined in a contrasting red color, as well as the underclothing near her neck. Her soft, gentle facial features are just adorable with pale pink cheeks and smiling lips, framed by her traditional hair style, and topped with a large hair bun.

The artist's red stamp/chop is on the bottom.

This kokeshi doll is in wonderful vintage condition.

Please note the size of the doll as the pictures may make it look larger than it actually is.

Great addition to your collection of Kokeshi dolls or to display alone!