Modern Creative Kokeshi, Kuribayashi, 12-1/8"
$86.00
Quantity Available: 1
Inventory Number: 72848
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.
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This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 21 November, 2013.