• Traditional Tsuchiyu-strain wooden kokeshi doll from Fukushima featuring a slender cylindrical body, painted face, and
  • Tsuchiyu-strain wooden kokeshi doll viewed from a three-quarters angle, highlighting the side of the painted head and red
  • Tsuchiyu-strain wooden kokeshi doll shown from the back, displaying the clean wooden surface and lathe-turned cylindrical
  • Tsuchiyu-strain wooden kokeshi doll viewed from the right side, showing profile details of the painted hair and facial
  • Close-up of the painted face on the Tsuchiyu-strain wooden kokeshi doll, featuring delicate facial lines and red floral hair
  • Close-up detail of the colorful horizontal lathe-spun bands on the cylindrical body of the Tsuchiyu-strain kokeshi doll
  • Close-up of the lower portion and base of the Tsuchiyu-strain wooden kokeshi doll body with lathe-turned stripes and wood
  • Close-up of the rounded head and neck of the Tsuchiyu-strain wooden kokeshi doll, showing the black concentric circle motif
  • Top down view of the Tsuchiyu-strain wooden kokeshi doll head, displaying the signature black concentric circle crown pattern
  • Base of the Tsuchiyu-strain wooden kokeshi doll showing the artisan signature and regional calligraphy markings
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Tsuchiyu-Strain Wooden Kokeshi Doll 24.2Cm

Tsuchiyu-Strain Wooden Kokeshi Doll 24.2Cm

€52,00 EUR
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A traditional handcrafted Tsuchiyu-strain wooden kokeshi doll originating from the Tsuchiyu Onsen region in Fukushima Prefecture. This piece exemplifies regional folk art traditions, featuring a slender cylindrical body, a diminutive head, and horizontal bands applied via lathe-spinning (rokuro-moyo). The crown of the head is marked with the characteristic black concentric circle motif, and the base bears the signature of the artisan.

  • Object: Tsuchiyu-Strain Kokeshi Doll
  • Region: Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
  • Technique: Lathe-turned wood and hand-painting
  • Dimensions: 24.2 cm height
  • Weight: 168 g

Condition report: Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age-appropriate wear. Refer to documentation photographs for specific surface details.

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