Japanese vintage chisel "Nomi 鑿" - Working tool (5)
No. 84149083
Kokeshi - Figurine - set of nine vintage Japanese kokeshi
No. 84149083
Kokeshi - Figurine - set of nine vintage Japanese kokeshi
9 traditional kokeshi. Different styles are represented in this lot, All kokeshi are signed by the artisans. There are some rare pieces.
The height is between 18cm and 30cm.
Kokeshi (こけし, in Japanese), are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for children, now kokeshi are mainly collected by collectors worldwide. Originally from the northeastern region (Tōhoku-chihō) of Japan, they are handmade from wood, having a simple trunk and head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face.
Please look carefully at the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi. All our kokeshi are vintage and could contain scracthes or stains.
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