Description
Elegant vintage kokeshi crafted by the renowned Hajime Miyashita.
This kokeshi features a subtly painted face and hairstyle. The slender figure is adorned in a vibrant orange-red kimono.
Dimensions: height 39 cm, diameter 7 cm.
This kokeshi bears the artist’s signature.
Artisan | Woodworker: Miyashita, Hajime | 1940-2006 (retired)
Born in Yonezawa City, Iwate, Miyashita-san studied traditional kokeshi craftsmanship under the master artist Kobayashi Kichitaro from Yamagata-Sakunami. He began his Sosaku career in 1959 and garnered numerous awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award in 1977. Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako collected his kokeshi dolls in 1969. His workshop was located in Maebashi City in Gunma Prefecture, but after it was destroyed by fire in 2006, Miyashita-san retired.
| Creator |
Hajime Miyashita |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Hajime Miyashita |
| Design Period | 1970 to 1979 |
| Production Period | 1970 to 1979 |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Asian, Japanese, Vintage, Mid-Century |
| Detailed Condition |
Very Good This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use
|
| Product Code | DWL-1842532 |
| Materials | Wood |
| Color | Beige, brown, coral |
| Height |
39 cm 15.4 inch |
| Diameter | 2.8 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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