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Vtg Creative Kokeshi Kazuo Taka Mizawa Oval Body Round Dot Eyes Signed. Artist : Kazuo Taka Mizawa. Awards : Prime Minister’s. Vintage mint kokeshi has been stored in the original box since the1960s/70s. Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi. Sosaku is a term that literally translated as “creative” and those creative koseshi allow the artist complete freedom in terms of shape, design and color while traditional kokeshi exhibits a similar recognizable style and character. The history of creative kokeshi is quite new and they were developed after World War II. They are not particular to a specific region of Japan and generally creative kokeshi artists are found in cities.

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Vtg Round Kokeshi Doll Signed Chieko-San Modernized “Camellia” “Heart” w/Box. Box translation : Modernized Kokeshi Artist : Chieko-San Awards : All Japan Kokeshi Competition prize winner Gunma Prefecture Kokeshi Competition Governors Award winner. Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi. Sosaku is a term that literally translated as “creative” and those creative koseshi allow the artist complete freedom in terms of shape, design and color while traditional kokeshi exhibits a similar recognizable style and character. The history of creative kokeshi is quite new and they were developed after World War II. They are not particular to a specific region of Japan and generally creative kokeshi artists are found in cities. This vintage kokeshi has been in the original box in storage since 1960s, 1970s.

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His work is now even more valuable posthumously! He was awarded 3 times by The Prime Minister and also by the Minister of Trade and Industry. (see long list of his awards over his career in photos). I believe this doll dates to the 1970s. Her title is “Tsuya” meaning luster or softness. This doll features a unique blue-gray color kimono illustrated in a soft stripe design with a complimentary black & silver check obi. A fine red line is the rim color near her gorgeous face. Her lips are delicate red lines, her eyes so intriguing and her hair, with “widows peak”, in a solid black top knot with a hair comb – the top of comb is broken off but does not distract from the beauty of the doll. The comb is natural wood which adds an unbelievable elegance and uniqueness to this piece!!!! Signed wooden plaque included. Doll also has red Artist’s stamp on back, not bottom. The doll measures 12.5″ H x 4″ W and weighs 2 lbs. The doll is representative of Japanese culture and is perfect for collectors who appreciate the beauty of Japanese Art. What was once made for children as toys, Kokeshi are now considered high end decor /. This Kokeshi doll is in overall great shape and has it’s original labeled title stand. I want you to see all sides! Please use the photos as part of the description of the item. I try my best to describe items. Provenance: My items come from locally sourced estate sales from the Washington DC metro area including the suburbs in Maryland and Virginia. Most are from upscale, high-end sales. Please check my feedback for customer packing satisfaction.

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