Title: Prime Minister Award Artist Fujikawa Masae Travel Coat Kokeshi Doll Item Description: A creative kokeshi doll by Fujikawa Masae, titled みちゆき (Michiyuki, “travel coat”). The doll depicts a young girl wearing a travel coat over a kimono. The body shows a beautiful red-to-dark gradient with a matte surface finish, finely carved and painted details, bamboo-grass motifs, orange flowers, and flowing gold accents. The calm facial expression, deep blue-black hair, delicate carving, and subdued finish are characteristic of Fujikawa Masae’s refined creative kokeshi style. The bottom has the artist’s seal. There are small surface marks and age-related wear visible in the photos, but the overall appearance remains attractive. Artist: Fujikawa Masae is a creative kokeshi artist from Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, born in 1942. He established Fujikawa Kogei in 1991. His works are known for beautiful kimono patterns, elegant coloring, and distinctive matte surface treatment. He is a highly awarded artist, including two Prime Minister’s Awards in 1996 and 2002, as well as awards from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and other major craft competitions. Size & Weight: 18.5 × 9 × 9 cm / 367 g Keyword for search: sosaku kokeshi / Japanese wooden doll / Gunma craft / kimono doll / signed seal / vintage Japanese craft Good condition. While overall in good condition considering its age, it may show slight signs of wear and minor dirt. Please refer to the photos for a closer look. NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx, depending on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.