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Kokeshi Doll "Princess Kaguya" by Award-Winning Artist Sekiguchi Toa (Prime Minister’s Prize) - Wood - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
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Kokeshi Doll "Princess Kaguya" by Award-Winning Artist Sekiguchi Toa (Prime Minister’s Prize) - Wood - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Item Description This is a handcrafted wooden kokeshi doll titled "Princess Kaguya" (かぐや姫), created by Sekiguchi Toa, a kokeshi artist from Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Sekiguchi Toa is known as a recipient of the Prime Minister's Award in Japan. The doll features a minimalist facial expression and is dressed in a vividly painted kimono with shimmering gold, green, and orange hues. The surface shows visible craquelure and minor abrasions, particularly on the back and sides, consistent with age and handling. The artist's red seal mark is visible on the bottom. The Japanese name refers to the legendary figure "Kaguya-hime," a princess from the Japanese folktale "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter." Size & Weight 16 × 12 × 12 cm 652 g Keyword for search Japanese doll / woodcraft / decorative figure / folklore / traditional art 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 Japan Post, DHL or FedEx, depending 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.

No. 99981290

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Kokeshi Doll "Princess Kaguya" by Award-Winning Artist Sekiguchi Toa (Prime Minister’s Prize) - Wood - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Kokeshi Doll "Princess Kaguya" by Award-Winning Artist Sekiguchi Toa (Prime Minister’s Prize) - Wood - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Item Description
This is a handcrafted wooden kokeshi doll titled "Princess Kaguya" (かぐや姫), created by Sekiguchi Toa, a kokeshi artist from Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Sekiguchi Toa is known as a recipient of the Prime Minister's Award in Japan. The doll features a minimalist facial expression and is dressed in a vividly painted kimono with shimmering gold, green, and orange hues.

The surface shows visible craquelure and minor abrasions, particularly on the back and sides, consistent with age and handling. The artist's red seal mark is visible on the bottom.

The Japanese name refers to the legendary figure "Kaguya-hime," a princess from the Japanese folktale "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter."

Size & Weight
16 × 12 × 12 cm
652 g

Keyword for search
Japanese doll / woodcraft / decorative figure / folklore / traditional art


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 Japan Post, DHL or FedEx, depending 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.

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