Modern Creative Kokeshi, Kobayashi, Hanano #2, 14-7/8"
$350.00
Quantity Available: 1
Inventory Number: 73048
NAME: Modern creative Japanese kokeshi
MAKER: Inosuke Kobayashi
SIZE: 14-7/8" (38cm), weight over 7 pounds
CONDITION: This is a large, heavy, stable doll in great condition. Her hair has a few light or minor scratches. A spot on the right side as a few small flatter dents and there's a 1/2" dent on the back of the head.
NOTES: The name of the doll is "Hanano" or Flower Fields. She is done in all burnt wood style design. A lot of detail. The top edge her kimono sleeves are carved, starting in the back (unusual) giving more of a 3D appearance and they even have design on the top edge. Signature board included.
Inosuke Kobayashi was born in 1931. He has passed but haven't been able to pinpoint the year. Multi prize winner including the coveted Prime Minister award in 1979. My information only goes to 1983.
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This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 30 January, 2018.