Rare Vintage Kokeshi Couple, signed by Yamanaka Sanpei (b1926-) - Wood - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989) Artist: Yamanaka Sanpei 山中三平 Born in 1926 in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture Kokeshi craftsman in Yamagata Prefecture. Proficient in photography as well. 1962: Awarded the Yamagata City Mayor's Prize at the All Japan Kokeshi Doll Competition 1965: Awarded the Yonezawa City Mayor's Prize at the All Japan Kokeshi Doll Competition 1967: Awarded the Miyagi Prefecture Governor's Prize at the All Japan Kokeshi Doll Competition 1972: Participated in a touring exhibition in the United States 1974: Received the Annual Prize at the National Modern Kokeshi Doll Exhibition 1977: Received the Annual Prize at the National Modern Kokeshi Doll Exhibition 1978: Received the Japan-China Art Exchange Award at the National Modern Kokeshi Doll Exhibition 1979: Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Encouragement Award at the National Modern Kokeshi Doll Exhibition 1979: Awarded the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry's Prize at the All Japan Kokeshi Doll Competition Additionally, received numerous awards in photography. 1. Girl (Left) Dimensions : 15 × 7.5 × 7.5 cm Weight : 331 g 2. Boy (Right) Dimensions : 15.5 × 7.5 × 7.5 cm Weight : 401 g Good condition. While overall in good condition considering their age, they 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 DHL or FedEx depend 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.