A stunning set of vintage Kokeshi in different styles - Multiple artists - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

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Seven vintage Kokeshi dolls from Japan, dating to the Shōwa period (late 1960s–early 1970s), provenance private collection, originally attributed to multiple artists, all signed and in good condition, tallest 35 cm and others 34–18 cm.

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A stunning set of seven kokeshi dolls, all beautifully aged and in amazing vintage condition.
Kokeshi originate from the early 1800s when woodworkers would use small spare pieces of wood to make toy dolls for their children. The shape of the doll and the circular decoration are made on a lathe, the head is later fitted and the rest of the details are hand painted.

When these dolls caught the eye of travellers the woodworkers started making them as souvenirs, each region spawned their own unique style in shapes, colours and types of decorations.

We estimate that these dolls were made in the late 1960s and early 1970s

They are all signed by their respective artists and in great shape for their age.


The largest doll is 35 cm tall, the others range between 34 and 18 cm.

A stunning set of seven kokeshi dolls, all beautifully aged and in amazing vintage condition.
Kokeshi originate from the early 1800s when woodworkers would use small spare pieces of wood to make toy dolls for their children. The shape of the doll and the circular decoration are made on a lathe, the head is later fitted and the rest of the details are hand painted.

When these dolls caught the eye of travellers the woodworkers started making them as souvenirs, each region spawned their own unique style in shapes, colours and types of decorations.

We estimate that these dolls were made in the late 1960s and early 1970s

They are all signed by their respective artists and in great shape for their age.


The largest doll is 35 cm tall, the others range between 34 and 18 cm.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
No. of items
7
Artist
Multiple artists
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Height
35 cm
Title of artwork
A stunning set of vintage Kokeshi in different styles
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
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