Title: Group of 8 Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi (こけし) Dolls Artists: Multiple makers Marks: Some dolls bear artist‑signatures /seals Craft: Lathe‑turned solid wood, hand‑painted & ink‑decorated Material: Various hardwoods (cherry, maple etc.) Quantity: 8 pieces Total weight: 3700 g (8.16 lbs) This is a set of eight Japanese sosaku kokeshi dolls from the Shōwa era, varying in size and form. Unlike traditional rural‑style kokeshi, sosaku‑kokeshi feature free‑form creative shapes. Artisans painted landscapes, flowers and patterns directly onto the wood body. Some dolls are fitted with fabric bows and inscribed Japanese waka (和歌) poems, with gentle facial expressions. They are popular Japanese folk‑art wooden decorative objects of the Shōwa period. Each doll shows unique natural wood grain. Painted motifs include landscapes, iris, daisy, plum‑blossom and other floral themes. Several pieces carry hand‑ink signatures or carved seals. 1. Kokeshi Doll ‑ H approx. 33 cm (13.0 in)｜Artist: Kiyoki Chikujū (近清樹)｜Period: Late‑Shōwa (c. 1970‑1985) Created by renowned kokeshi‑master Kiyoki Chikujū. Modelled after a Noh‑theatre “Jo‑no‑mai” (序之舞) dancer. Slender elegant shape with dark toned wood‑base, decorated with gilded plum‑blossom motifs. Ink‑inscription “Seijū‑saku (清樹作)” together with seal on base. 2. Kokeshi Doll ‑ H approx. 33 cm (13.0 in)｜Artist: Rokugō Mitsuru (六郷満)｜Period: Mid‑ to Late‑Shōwa (c. 1960‑1980) Traditional Tohoku‑regional rural‑style kokeshi. Gentle closed‑eye face, retains warm natural wood grain. Cylindrical body fully hand‑painted with red floral patterns. Hand‑written mark “Rokugō Mitsuru (六郷満)” on wooden base. 3. Kokeshi Doll ‑ H approx. 27.5 cm (10.8 in)｜Artist: Unknown (artist’s monogram hanko (花押))｜Period: Late‑Shōwa (c. 1970‑1985) Sosaku‑kokeshi with separate head‑and‑body construction. Fine natural wood grain preserved. White‑ground body painted with coastal‑landscape scenery, accompanied by hand‑inscribed waka‑poetry. Delicate facial make‑up, lively distinctive shape. The base features a freehand‑style artist monogram hanko seal. 4. Kokeshi Doll ‑ H approx. 26 cm (10.2 in)｜Artist: Urasaburō (卯三郎)｜Period: Late‑Shōwa (c. 1970‑1985) Work by well‑known kokeshi‑craftsman Urasaburō. Beautiful natural wood grain retained. Classic girl‑form with straight‑cut bangs, body decorated with red‑and‑white plum‑blossom patterns, gentle elegant style. Red paper‑stamp “Urasaburō kokeshi (卯三郎 こけし)” at base, additional mark on body. 5. Kokeshi Doll ‑ H approx. 21 cm (8.3 in)｜Artist: Junpū (淳風)｜Period: Late‑Shōwa (c. 1970‑1985) Sosaku‑kokeshi by craftsman Junpū. A capable late‑Shōwa artisan famous for landscape‑ and waka‑poetry themed works. Fitted with red fabric bow on head, gentle face with straight‑cut bangs. Body painted with mountain‑stream landscape plus waka‑calligraphy, fine painterly detail. Square purple seal “Junpū (淳風)” on base. 6. Kokeshi Doll ‑ H approx. 17.5 cm (6.9 in)｜Artist: Unknown｜Period: Mid‑Shōwa (c. 1955‑1970) Traditional kokeshi, round‑head form with pointed lacquered top‑ornament. Cylindrical body painted with folk‑style child‑figure motif, naive rustic folk‑art aesthetic. No signature or seal. 7. Kokeshi Doll ‑ H approx. 15.5 cm (6.1 in)｜Artist: Aoki Ryōka (青木蓼華)｜Period: Late‑Shōwa (c. 1970‑1985) Iconic “Hinagiku” daisy‑themed sosaku‑kokeshi by award‑winning female master Aoki Ryōka, winner of the Prime Minister’s Award, the highest honour of the All‑Japan Sosaku Kokeshi Competition, plus multiple national exhibition prizes. Soft‑featured doll with straight‑cut bangs and pink gauze‑fabric bow. Body richly decorated with white and golden‑orange daisy blossoms, her signature motif. Hand‑ink signature on base. 8. Kokeshi Doll ‑ H approx. 14.5 cm (5.7 in)｜Artist: Bisui (美水)｜Period: Late‑Shōwa (c. 1970‑1985) Sosaku‑kokeshi by late‑Shōwa artisan Bisui. Minimalist design with distinctive simple dot‑eyes. Body hand‑painted with iris (shōbu) flowers, one of his signature floral subjects. Red square carved seal “Bisui (美水)” impressed on base. Shipping Notice Due to service adjustments, Taiwan Post EMS will suspend parcel deliveries to the following countries effective March 10, 2026: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel, Pakistan, Maldives, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Greece, Egypt, Morocco. Bidders located in the above regions are kindly requested not to place bids. Note: Delivery to Italy takes approximately 6–7 days. Customs or the courier may contact you for customs clearance. Kindly reply promptly, as delays may result in the package being returned. Contacting them directly can help speed up the process: dogane.malpensa.urp@agenziadogane.it Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. - The photographs form part of the item description. 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