Modern Creative Kokeshi, Sanpei*, 8-3/4"
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NAME: Modern creative Japanese kokeshi
MAKER: Sanpei Yamanaka*
SIZE: 8-3/4" (22.2cm)
CONDITION: Old doll with related issues. The stain has a lot of worn areas, the varnish has spots with the whitish appearance, the top of the head has darkened with age and there are quite of few light scratches. Couple of dents on the left mid body, a short but deep dent on the forehead and a couple of dings above the nose.
NOTES: Mr. Yamanaka is an award winning photographer and kokeshi artist. His style is very unique. *Although this doll is not signed, it is very much his style. I think it's one of his earlier dolls.
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 15 August, 2011.
