Sosaku Kokeshi Creative kokeshi dolls are characterized by their free expression that is not bound by conventional frameworks. There are a wide variety of creative kokeshi dolls, ranging from those that are full of the individuality of the kokeshi artist to those that are arranged from popular cartoon characters. Artist: Shozan Shido(1932－1995) Prime Minister's Prize, National Kokeshi Doll Exhibition, 1962 1982Exhibited at Venice International Craftsman Exhibition Dispatched to "Exhibition of Japanese Culture" in Qatar, Middle East in 1986. Year of production 1976 Size Height (46cm) Condition Good There are scratches and stains. (Make sure in the photo please.) ・Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. ・These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. ・We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”