Vintage Handmade Kokeshi, signed by Tomidokoro Fumio 富所ふみを - Wood - Japan - Heisei period (1989-present) This kokeshi is the work of Tomidokoro Fumio 富所ふみを, a kokeshi artisan who has received the Prime Minister's Award. Artist: Tomidokoro Fumio 富所ふみを Born in Gunma Prefecture in 1948, Tomidokoro Fumio is a kokeshi artisan based in Gunma Prefecture. Notable Awards: At the National Modern Kokeshi Exhibition: 1982: Newcomer's Award 1983: Craft Association Award 1987: Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Encouragement Award At the All Gunma Modern Kokeshi Competition: 1987: Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award 1989: Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award 1999: Prime Minister's Award 2000: Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award 2007: Prime Minister's Award 2008: Prime Minister's Award 2012: Prime Minister's Award 2012: Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award Dimensions : 23.5 × 12 × 12 cm Weight: 958 g Good condition. While overall in good condition considering its age, it 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 DHL or FedEx depend 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.