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Francesca Romana Rocchini

This is a collection of traditional Japanese Kokeshi dolls, signed by several well-known craftsmen from different schools (kei) of Tohoku. The pieces feature inscriptions and signatures on the base, indicating the maker and sometimes the origin or commemorative purpose.

Notable craftsmen included in this lot:
	•	Tomeo Ogura (小椋止男) – Kawatsura-kei (Akita)
A highly regarded craftsman from the Kawatsura school, known for precise woodturning and elegant forms.
	•	Seiji Sato (佐藤清治) – Tsuchiyu-kei (Fukushima)
One of the most respected craftsmen of the Tsuchiyu school, producing warm and authentic works highly sought after by collectors.
	•	Hiroshi Mito (水戸寛) – Naruko-kei (Miyagi)
A representative craftsman of the famous Naruko school, recognized for traditional forms and detailed rokuro-sen (lathe line) decorations.
	•	Masatatsu Sakai (酒井正達) – Tsuchiyu-kei (Fukushima)
Known for his cheerful expressions and soft brushwork, active during the postwar Kokeshi boom.
	•	Takeo Kamata (鎌田武雄) – Naruko-kei (Miyagi)
A distinguished Naruko craftsman, appreciated for his strong and traditional style.
	•	Hideyuki Sato (佐藤英之 / 佐藤英彦) – Tsuchiyu-kei (Fukushima)
A younger generation craftsman, blending tradition with a modern sense of expression.
	•	Keibi (慶美) – Likely a commemorative or creative Kokeshi maker, adding to the cultural variety of this collection.

Highlights:
	•	Includes works from three of the most representative schools of traditional Kokeshi: Kawatsura, Tsuchiyu, and Naruko.
	•	Signed pieces by well-known and collectible masters such as Ogura Tomeo, Sato Seiji, Mito Hiroshi, and Kamata Takeo.
	•	Some dolls feature inscriptions as souvenir pieces, reflecting the Showa-era travel culture in Japan.

A fine opportunity for collectors to acquire a varied selection of traditional signed Kokeshi dolls.


Japan - 1960-1970 - Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

酒井正進作、小椋止男、佐藤清治、水戸寛、酒井正達、鎌田武雄、佐藤英之、慶美 - Figure - Lot of 10 Handcrafted Kokeshi Dolls – Signed Works by Renowned Artisans (1950s–1980s) Japan - Wood

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