This vintage Japanese creative (sosaku) wooden kokeshi doll by artisan Masae Fujikawa features a smooth, matte-black bob hairstyle and a serene, minimalist face. She is adorned in a deep red kimono hand-decorated with carved camellia (tsubaki) motifs, a textured dark obi belt, and soft airbrushed shading along the folds of the wood.
Artisan Note A prominent figure in Gunma Prefecture's creative kokeshi movement, Masae Fujikawa (1942–2015) honed his craft in woodturning from early youth before crafting dolls starting in the late 1950s. Renowned for his elegant proportions, immaculate finishing, and ability to blend subtle decorative detail with quiet serenity, he achieved top national acclaim, earning the prestigious Prime Minister's Award twice during his distinguished career.
Size: ca. 25 cm
Weight: ca. 1030 g
Condition: Good vintage condition with some light surface wear consistent with its age, some glossy spots areound hair area are present. Please review the photos to see the details.
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