Tanaka Kojo Kokeshi - Wood - Kojo, Tanaka - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
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Nachi-guro black Kokeshi - Inkstone - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
A unique Japanese Kokeshi, acquired from a private collector situated in a remote town named Yoshinojingu in Wakayama province, Japan.
This black kokeshi is not made of wood, but of a rare type of black marble called Nachi-guro (inkstone).
This type of stone is only found in the Wakayama prefecture, Nachikatsuura town to be precise.
It has been made by a very talented local artist, who has signed the kokeshi on the left side.
Also the authenticity sticker can be found at the back side.
Please take a look at the pictures to study the well balanced shape and fine carvings that make a very cute kokeshi doll!
This piece of Japanese craftsmanship is estimated to be between 40 and 70 years old.
It is completely free of damages and looks as new.
Dimensions:
11 x 5 x 5 cm.
270 grams.
Shipping fast and secure from NL, no hidden import duties in the EU.
No. 83398095
Sold
Nachi-guro black Kokeshi - Inkstone - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
A unique Japanese Kokeshi, acquired from a private collector situated in a remote town named Yoshinojingu in Wakayama province, Japan.
This black kokeshi is not made of wood, but of a rare type of black marble called Nachi-guro (inkstone).
This type of stone is only found in the Wakayama prefecture, Nachikatsuura town to be precise.
It has been made by a very talented local artist, who has signed the kokeshi on the left side.
Also the authenticity sticker can be found at the back side.
Please take a look at the pictures to study the well balanced shape and fine carvings that make a very cute kokeshi doll!
This piece of Japanese craftsmanship is estimated to be between 40 and 70 years old.
It is completely free of damages and looks as new.
Dimensions:
11 x 5 x 5 cm.
270 grams.
Shipping fast and secure from NL, no hidden import duties in the EU.
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