This is a striking, large-scale vintage pair of Creative Kokeshi dolls (Sosaku Kokeshi) crafted by the world-renowned studio Usaburo Kokeshi (卯三郎こけし). Standing at an impressive height of 30cm (11.8 inches) each, this set showcases two distinctly powerful expressions of Usaburo's mastery in natural wood sculpting and grain expression. [Design Features & Artistry] Wood-Carved Sculptural Kokeshi - Left Piece (30 cm / 11.8"): Sculptural Bark Texture: Features a heavily carved, deeply texturized body with rich dark wood tones, tied gracefully around the center with a vibrant yellow decorative cord (Obi-jime). Details: Topped with a charming, rounded head displaying cheerful closed eyes, traditional side ribbons, and white painted accent signatures on the lower body alongside its gold title plaque "Shinyo" (新陽). Red & White Floral Motif Kokeshi - Right Piece (30 cm / 11.8"): Rich Grain & Relief Carving: Crafted with a smooth, contoured body featuring deep, dark burnt wood grain (Yaki-boku) that beautifully highlights the natural wood texture. The torso is adorned with intricately hand-carved, vibrant red and crisp white blossom motifs in raised relief. Elegance & Expression: Features Usaburo's signature serene facial expression with gently closed eyes, a delicate topknot bun, and stylized swept hair lines. [Set Specifications] Set: Pair of 2 Large Creative Kokeshi Dolls Artist / Studio: Usaburo Kokeshi (卯三郎こけし / Okamoto Usaburo) Height: Approx. 30 cm (11.8") each [Set of 2] Material: Solid Natural Wood Features: Both signed/marked by Usaburo Condition: As this is a vintage item, it has some minor scratches and stains consistent with its age. However, it remains in relatively good condition overall. Usaburo Kokeshi (卯三郎, 1917–2009) was a renowned Japanese kokeshi doll craftsman from Gunma Prefecture. He founded Usaburo Kokeshi in 1950 and became known for modernizing traditional wooden dolls by introducing creative designs, vibrant colors, and innovative techniques. His work helped popularize kokeshi both in Japan and abroad, making him one of the most influential figures in the craft. ■No accessories are included. ------------------ Saitama Prefectural Public Safety Commission Secondhand Dealer License No. 431080063436 Hirotaka Sano ------------------ ■Shipping & Import Information Items are securely packed and shipped from Japan via Japan Post. Once the parcel arrives in your country, delivery is handled by your local postal or courier service. Estimated delivery time is typically around 2–4 weeks, although customs processing may occasionally cause delays. Import duties, VAT, customs fees and any local handling charges are not included in the item or shipping price and are the responsibility of the buyer. Customs or your local delivery company may contact you during the import process. Please respond promptly to avoid delays or the parcel being returned. If a parcel is returned due to non-collection, refusal, or because the carrier is unable to contact the recipient, any reshipping costs will be the buyer's responsibility. For buyers in the European Union EU customs regulations for low-value imports changed from 1 July 2026. Orders imported from outside the EU may be subject to applicable VAT, customs duties and/or handling fees in accordance with current EU and local regulations. Any such charges are determined by the destination country's customs authorities and remain the buyer's responsibility.