Hijiori/Togatta* Traditional Kokeshi, Kobayashi, 9-1/4"

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NAME: Hijiori/Togatta* traditional Japanese kokeshi

MAKER: Sadao Kobayshi

SIZE: 9-1/4"

CONDITION: Small dent on the right eyebrow.

NOTES: *Mr. Kobayashi belongs to the Bunroku lineage. This line has been classified as both Hijiori and Togatta. There is much confusion as to the "proper" family these belong and the reason follows:

Mr. Bunroku Sato was born in Togatta and went to Hijiori to work with Shusuke Sato. He then returned to Togatta. Some researchers classify these has Hijiori including famous researcher, Mr. Tokio Shikama, however, some members of this line consider themselves Togatta makers.

For the purposes of this site, I will list them as Hijiori/Togatta and you can decide.

Mr. Kobayashi's dolls have the most interesting faces. There is a nice design of green and red leaf shaped lines on top of the head.


Thanks to HS for the use of the picture. (hjo002)

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 12 November, 2009.