Vintage Japanese Kokeshi Doll Wooden Signed by Artist 12" Hand Painted Goban He prefers strong colors and

He prefers strong colors and straightforward compositions

The dolls are round with no arms and legs and have a weighted bottom so they can’t be knocked down

This may be your last chance to own such a piece of China's ancient past

This chest still has its original hand rubbed lacquer finish over persimmon tannin stain

Thickness = 1 1/8"

Vintage Japanese Kokeshi Doll Wooden Signed by Artist 12" Hand Painted Goban He prefers strong colors andThis is a vintage Japanese wooden doll called a kokeshi. one of a kind hand turned and hand painted by artists following a centuries old tradition. Signed and dated Showa 37 (Oct 7, 1963). This Kokeshi is the most traditional style of a straight body and a round head. She will ad an air of pleasant calm to your day. Having been in storage for several decades, it remains in overall fine vintage condition. There are some minor scuffs. This doll measures