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. ----- 2nd 原米州 HARABEISHU A puppet maker, recognized as a nationally designated intangible cultural asset, has passed away at the age of 96. Born on July 18, 1893, in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, he was known by his real name, Tokushige Hara. He pursued his education at Utsunomiya Commercial School and relocated to Tokyo at 18 years old. Under the tutelage of Tamahide III (Chagoro Sawaguri), Tamahide II (Motojiro Sawaguri), and Ginjiro Miura, he honed his skills in doll craftsmanship. Establishing independence under the name Yonezu in 1922, he mastered various techniques such as Gosho, Kimekomi, Musha, Oyama, and Mitsuori. Specializing in crafting doll heads primarily through wood carving, he employed diverse materials like paulownia wood and paper. His exceptional craftsmanship earned him the distinction of being the first doll maker designated as a national intangible cultural asset in 1966. His talent was recognized internationally when he exhibited at the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition in Paris and Nice in 1948 and participated in overseas showcases such as the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition in Australia in 1956. His works have found their way into esteemed collections, including those at the Paris Museum of Anthropology and the Swedish Museum of the Far East. 35*24*19cm 1160g (T0305)