首相奖艺术家 宫岛 Muhitsu & Sekiguchi Sansaku 小木娃娃套装 - 木 - 日本 - 昭和年代(1926-1989)

Prime Minister Award Artists Miyajima Muhitsu & Sekiguchi Sansaku Kokeshi Set

Item Description:
A set of two sosaku kokeshi creative dolls by Miyajima Muhitsu and Sekiguchi Sansaku.

The taller doll is Miyajima Muhitsu’s work “花心” (Hanagokoro, “Flower Heart”). Although the decoration is painted only in white, the flowing cherry blossom motif is beautifully expressed across the natural wood body, giving the piece a quiet and refined seasonal atmosphere. The bottom bears the artist’s stamp.

The smaller doll is by Sekiguchi Sansaku. The work title is unknown. It has a simple rounded form with black hair, a red body, and restrained circular decoration. Despite its simplicity, the balance of the form and expression shows the refined hand of a master artist. The bottom bears the artist’s stamp.

There are age-related marks, small scratches, and surface wear, especially visible on the smaller red doll. Please check the photos for the detailed condition.

Artist:
Miyajima Muhitsu was a sosaku kokeshi artist from Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, born in 1929. He is known for distinctive creative designs and received the Prime Minister’s Award. His representative works include “翠” (Midori) and “梅林” (Bairin).

Sekiguchi Sansaku was a major sosaku kokeshi artist from Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, born in 1925. Originally active as a Japanese-style painter, he devoted himself to kokeshi making from 1958. He was designated a Contemporary Master Craftsman in 1978, received the Medal with Yellow Ribbon, and won the Prime Minister’s Award three times at the All Japan Kokeshi Contest.

Size & Weight:
Miyajima Muhitsu “花心”: 15 × 4.5 × 4.5 cm, 86 g
Sekiguchi Sansaku: 11 × 5 × 5 cm, 101 g

Keyword for search:
sosaku doll / Japanese folk craft / cherry blossom / Yamagata craft / Gunma craft / modern kokeshi


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