We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- This is a creative kokeshi doll, "Spring Dream," by modern kokeshi artist Kojo Tanaka of Gunma Prefecture. Product Details Title: "Spring Dream" Artist: Kojo Tanaka (Kojo Kokeshi Studio). He is one of the leading modern kokeshi (creative kokeshi) artists, having won numerous awards at the All Japan Kokeshi Competition and other events. Design: The doll depicts a young girl with a gentle expression and a smooth, bob-cut haircut, often with her eyes cast down. The body is delicately carved (using pyrography techniques) to create a three-dimensional pattern of overlapping maple leaves. Material: Made from natural wood, including dogwood. Accessories: Nameplate: A wooden nameplate reading "Modern Akeshi Spring Dream, by Kojo Tanaka" is included. Additional Information Value: This doll is known as part of a series of prize-winning works at the All Japan Kokeshi Competition, and is highly regarded as a work of art. They are also popular as souvenirs for overseas visitors and as interior decorations, and are widely traded in second-hand markets and folk craft stores. 15*10*10cm Total 538g (H0517)