Timeless Vintage japanese creative kokeshi doll, handcrafted elegans by Usaburo with a hidden sanctum (from the private collection of a Portuguese collector) Сharming vintage Japanese creative doll, beautifully handcrafted and full of character. Made in the Creative Kokeshi style, they blend traditional Japanese craftsmanship with artistic modern design. Their warm natural tones, hand-painted facial details and smooth carved shapes make them ideal for display in any interior. A wonderful addition for collectors of Japanese art, kokeshi enthusiasts, or lovers of unique handmade pieces. Condition: The doll is in perfect condition. Of museum quality. Please look at the photos carefully. Size Height: Approximately 19 cm Width: Approximately 8 cm Depth: Approximately 8 cm Original box included Artist Profile: Okamoto Usaburo Okamoto-san was born in Shinto Village, Gunma Prefecture in 1917. Usaburo was the patriarch of the most prolific family of Modern Kokeshi doll manufacturing and began creating Sosaku dolls in 1950. He developed a technique of carving and baking to prevent wood from cracking and established the prototype for the Usaburo Kokeshi doll's introduction into the Kokeshi world. Winner of many awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award, his early dolls were mostly hand-carved/painted on the wheel and one which was cherished was his Kokeshi Container for personal items in which the head being a separate element formed the top of the cylindrical container. His masterpiece, “Kantsubaki (Camellia in the Winter)”, featured his favorite camellia flower on a beautiful zelkova for the bodies and Mizuki which was purchased by Emperor Showa. He established a museum in Gunma and passed away at the age of 91, and his sons, daughters, and extended family have currently been creating what is called “character” dolls, souvenirs decorations, and children’s toys. No hidden import duties for EU.