Vintage Design
Classic vintage kokeshi, crafted by Sadao Kishi.
Dimensions: height 25 cm, diameter 8 cm. The artist’s stamp/hanko is present at the bottom.
Kishi, Sadao (1932-1998) was born in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture in 1932 and produced hundreds of creative Kokeshi dolls until his passing. In 1950, he began creating Sosaku Kokeshi. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award (METI). He is considered one of the major influences of the ‘Sosaku Kokeshi Movement’, which gained recognition for the dolls as a popular and valid art form.
| Creator |
Sadao Kishi |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Sadao Kishi |
| Design Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Production Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Asian, Japanese, Shabby Chic, Vintage, Mid-Century, Minimalist, Bohemian |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use
|
| Product Code | DWL-1842534 |
| Materials | Wood |
| Color | Brown, black |
| Height |
25 cm 9.8 inch |
| Diameter | 3.1 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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