Modern Creative Kokeshi, Shouzan Shido Trio

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NAME: Modern creative Japanese kokeshi family or trio, original box

MAKER: Shouzan Shido

SIZE: 11-3/4", 9-3/4", 8-3/8" (30, 25 & 21.5cm)

CONDITION: Three very minor dents on the front of the small doll and one on the lower front, middle doll. The box is somewhat banged up with a puncture on the bottom.

NOTES: Mr. Shouzan was born in 1932. He started kokeshi crafting in 1959. Multi prize winning artist including the Prime Minister Prize. Known worldwide, he has had multiple exhibits in Japan as well as internationally.

The design is painted. If a newspaper inside the box is an indication of age, these are from 1966.

Great condition (not "used"), rare doll set. Looks new! Could these have been his prototype for his famous hooded dolls?

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 11 January, 2013.