Kokeshi. SVELTE shops Award Winning Kokeshi Doll by Sadao Kishi. Sosaku Kokeshi. Japanese Kokeshi Doll. Modern. Vintage Kokeshi.

ELEGANT!!

This gorgeous sosaku kokeshi doll has a modern silhouette and stylish features. So sculptural, she'll really stand out when you put her on display. Hand marked on the base by award winning kokeshi shops artisan Sadao Kishi, this design won the Prime Minister's Award in the All Japan Kokeshi Competition in the 1980s. Another gorgeous vintage Japanese kokeshi doll!

SUMMARY
TYPE: Sosaku (creative kokeshi) / Kindai (modern kokeshi)
SUB-CATEGORIES: award-winning kokeshi, rare kokeshi, kokeshi by famous artisans, woodgrain kokeshi, slim kokeshi, hair bun kokeshi, tall kokeshi
ARTIST: Sadao Kishi
SIGNATURE: hand-stamped on the base with the artist's personal seal
YEAR: 1980s
HEIGHT (approx): 29.5 cm (11.6 inches)
CONDITION: fine++. A few minor blemishes, nicks, abrasions, light areas of fading. See photos (use zoom feature if necessary)
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