Modern Creative Kokeshi, Kuribayashi, 12-1/8"

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NAME: Modern creative Japanese kokeshi

MAKER: Issetsu Kuribayashi

SIZE: 12-1/8" (31cm)

CONDITION: Couple of larger dings on the right side of the head. Few minor dents on the body. The top of the head has three deeper scratches in a row and multiple short hairline cracks extending out from a knot (natural wood flaw). The flowers have a light reddish or pink coloring. Hard to say for sure but they may have been a little darker at one time.

NOTES: Mr. Kuribayashi was born in 1924 and started making creative kokeshi about 1955. He has won multiple awards including the prime minister award several times.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Shipping on this doll will cost up to US$21 or US$9 in addition to the automatic charge of $12.00 for U.S. addresses. Please contact us with intent to buy so that it can be packed, weighed and the extra shipping charges added to the doll BEFORE the purchase is made.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 21 November, 2013.