Modern Creative Kokeshi, Kuribayashi, 7-3/8" #73054
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NAME: Modern creative Japanese kokeshi, original box
MAKER: Issetsu Kuribayashi
SIZE: 7-3/8" (19cm)
CONDITION: Excellent condition
NOTES: Name of the doll is 春宴 which roughly translates to Spring Party. Stand and signature board is included. The signature board's foot was broken and glued. Carved design including the face. The face is done ittobori style where you can see the angles made by the chisel and are not smoothed out. Hair is also carved all around the head.
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: Estimated shipping is US$66.00. You will be invoiced for the difference between actual cost - less shipping paid.
This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 30 January, 2020.
