Vtg Kokeshi “Love Spring” Signed Torao Hosaka Large 12 Top Knot IOB Mint 60s. Top knot and barrel body kimono. Modern Masterpiece Dolls (from box). Doll name : Love Spring. Awards : All Japan Kokeshi Competition Winner. 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.
Our products are 100% authentic. Height (h) about 13 cm. Maximum width (w) about 7 cm. Please check photos to confirm the condition. Message us anytime – happy to help!
Simple cleaning is done. Please note that this is a pre-owned item and may have some signs of wear, such as scratches or stains due to age. As each Kokeshi is handmade, any imperfections or marks from the crafting process add to the unique character of the piece. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message. If that, please let us know within 3 days you got the item.