Two Vintage Japanese Kokeshi Doll Groups, C20th
| Current Bid: | £15.00 |
| Bid Increment: | £1.00 |
| Next Min Bid: | £16.00 |
| Buyer’s Premium: | £3.60 |
| Total Amount: | £18.60 |
| Number of Bids: | 5 |
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Highest Bidder: | User 1412 |
| Auction Start: | 06/04/24 19:40:00 UTC |
| Auction Ending: | 20/04/24 19:08:00 UTC |
| Auction Finished : | 20/04/24 19:08:05 UTC |
LOT NUMBER 5
Two Vintage Japanese Kokeshi Doll Groups, C20th
Kokeshi are simple wooden Japanese dolls that have been made in Japan for more than 150 years as children's toys. Originally from the Tohoku region in northern Honshu, kokeshi are handmade from wood, having a simple torso and head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. One characteristic of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. Production continues to this day and the dolls are regarded as highly collectible. These two groups are a variation on the traditional design. In one, two child dolls, a boy and a girl, sit in a wicker pannier basket, presumably expecting to be carried. The cylindrical objects on top may be intended to represent logs. In the other, two lady figures are seen wearing the traditional straw rain cape. Regarded as good luck charms, these dolls have a naif charm of their own and might well appeal to an adult as well!| Size: | Ht 10cm (larger) 9cm (smaller) |
| Weight: | 125gm (both) |
| Date: | C20th |
| Condition: | Very good condition |
| Estimate: | £20 – 30 |
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