Tsuchiyu Nakanosawa Traditional Kokeshi, Iwamoto, 11-1/2"
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NAME: Tsuchiyu (Nakanosawa subsystem) traditional Japanese kokeshi
MAKER: Yoshizou Iwamoto
SIZE: 11-1/2" (29.2cm)
CONDITION: The top 2/3rds of the head has darkened with age. The rest is splotchy with age spots. The blush around the eyes has faded. Light fading of the greens. A few minor to small dents and dings.
NOTES: Yoshizou Iwamoto was the son of the founder (Zenkichi) of the Nakanosawa subsystem. He passed in 1973 at the age of 61.
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 30 January, 2010.