SIGNED JAPANESE WOOD KOKESHI DOLL USABURO ' S SPRINGTIME PUSSY WILLOWS
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:16137087 | Material: Wood |
This very pretty Japanese wood sosaku creative kokeshi doll is in wonderful condition and measures 7.75" high and 9" in circumference around her head. She was made by arguably the most famous creative kokeshi doll maker in Japan - Okamoto Usaburo. He has won many of the highest awards in Japan for his kokeshi doll creations, including one for this doll. Her name is "Neko Yanagi" which roughly translates to "Pussy Willow".
Her gorgeous natural wood kimono is... decorated with green and white pussy willows. These beautiful harbingers of springtime are a welcome sight after a long winter. Much of the design on this doll was first carved into the wood and then painted. The kimono has been lightly varnished which allows the wood grain to show through. Her sweet facial features are just adorable with barely pink cheeks and wide set eyes, framed by her traditional hair style. The artist signed the side of the doll, and burned his signature into the doll. And Usaburo's famous red and white sticker is on the bottom. Please see below for flaws. This kokeshi doll is in good vintage condition - hard to find many flaws - and she would make a great addition to your growing collection. White areas are camera glare. Please remember that this is a vintage doll that may have minor imperfections, such as dust/dirt/dings/scratches/scuffs/age spots. And please note the size of the doll as the pictures may make it look larger than it actually is.
Shipping to anywhere in the USA - $ 9.99Shipping to Canada - $ 19.99Shipping Worldwide - $ 27.99We accept paypal and payment is due within 5 days of auction close. We have several auctions on ebay, and we do combine shipping charges whenever possible. And thanks for looking!
Her gorgeous natural wood kimono is... decorated with green and white pussy willows. These beautiful harbingers of springtime are a welcome sight after a long winter. Much of the design on this doll was first carved into the wood and then painted. The kimono has been lightly varnished which allows the wood grain to show through. Her sweet facial features are just adorable with barely pink cheeks and wide set eyes, framed by her traditional hair style. The artist signed the side of the doll, and burned his signature into the doll. And Usaburo's famous red and white sticker is on the bottom. Please see below for flaws. This kokeshi doll is in good vintage condition - hard to find many flaws - and she would make a great addition to your growing collection. White areas are camera glare. Please remember that this is a vintage doll that may have minor imperfections, such as dust/dirt/dings/scratches/scuffs/age spots. And please note the size of the doll as the pictures may make it look larger than it actually is.
Shipping to anywhere in the USA - $ 9.99Shipping to Canada - $ 19.99Shipping Worldwide - $ 27.99We accept paypal and payment is due within 5 days of auction close. We have several auctions on ebay, and we do combine shipping charges whenever possible. And thanks for looking!
