Item Description: This is a beautiful creative kokeshi doll titled "Childlike Heart" (童心 - Doshin) by the renowned artist Masae Fujikawa. The piece features an exquisite blend of purple and earthy tones on the kimono, adorned with meticulously hand-painted plum blossoms in red and white. A signature characteristic of Fujikawa's work is the elegant matte finish (Tsuyakeshi), which gives the wood a soft, sophisticated texture and enhances the depth of the colors. The doll's serene facial expression perfectly captures the theme of a pure, innocent heart. The artist's seal is affixed to the bottom. Artist: Masae Fujikawa (born 1942) Based in Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, Masae Fujikawa is one of the most celebrated figures in the world of creative kokeshi. He established the "Fujikawa Kogei" studio in 1991. His career is distinguished by numerous prestigious accolades, most notably winning the Prime Minister's Award twice (1996, 2002). Other major awards include: - Minister of International Trade and Industry Award (1995) - Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award (1995, 1996) - Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Award (1971, 1988) Size & Weight: 20.5 × 9.0 × 9.0 cm 528 g Keyword for search: Japanese interior / Hand-painted / Woodwork / Sosaku Kokeshi / Modern Folk Art / Gunma / Traditional Craft / Plum Blossoms 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 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.