Award-Winning Artists Set of 2 Floral Creative Kokeshi Dolls Item Description: A set of two Japanese creative kokeshi dolls by different artists. The larger doll is by Takahashi Toshiharu. The work title is not identified. It has a dark brown body with a quiet face and a red floral design on the front. The original artist label remains on the base. The smaller doll is by Aoki Ryoka. The work is titled 雛菊, Hinagiku, meaning "Daisy". It has a gentle closed-eye expression, a pink ribbon on the head, and white and red daisy motifs on the body. The artist's mark is visible on the base. Both pieces show age-related wear, including surface scratches, scuffs, small stains, and patina. Please check the photos for the detailed condition. Artist: Takahashi Toshiharu is a Japanese creative kokeshi artist known to have received the Prime Minister's Award for the work "Koharubi". Aoki Ryoka, born in 1931 in Gunma Prefecture, is a highly regarded female creative kokeshi artist. She studied Japanese-style painting and is known for elegant, warm, and refined doll forms. Her recorded awards include multiple Prime Minister's Awards, Minister of International Trade and Industry Awards, the Medal with Yellow Ribbon, and recognition as a Contemporary Master Craftsman. Size & Weight: Larger doll: 24.5 × 8.5 × 8.5 cm, 442 g Smaller doll: 18.5 × 8 × 8 cm, 329 g Keyword for search: Japanese wooden doll / modern folk art / Sosaku / daisy motif / Gunma craft / collectible pair Good condition. While overall in good condition considering their age, they 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.