We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- Signed Watanabe Sadami (1917-1994) Born on March 8, 1917 (Taisho 6) in Tsuchiyu, Fukushima, as the second son of Jisaku Watanabe and Iku of Yamane Aizuya. His grandfather was Kinsaku, and his great-grandfather Watanabe Waemon. He initially followed his father’s work in forestry and traditional craft, later training in woodturning from January 1967 under his younger brother Hitoshi, and began making kokeshi dolls in March 1968. In 1968, upon the recommendation of Tokio Shikama, he successfully produced the Kumematsu, Yonekichi, and Yukichi styles. The Yonekichi and Yukichi types made in September were selected for the 2nd distribution of the Kokeshi Yume-mei Association. From April 1971, his son-in-law Tadao Watanabe became his apprentice. He passed away on April 17, 1994, at the age of 78. Set of 2 31*8*8cm 37*7*7cm Total 1198g (D1694)