Mizumo (Spring) – vintage tall Kokeshi by Kiyohara Takao

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Bring the timeless beauty of Japan into your home with this stunning Kokeshi doll by award-winning Kokeshi artist Takao Kiyohara (1916 – ). The doll is entitled Mizumo (spring) and features elegant hand-painted details, including chrysanthemum motifs on the head, a stylized kimono with spring-inspired white flowers with black, red, and green accents. This tall and sturdy Kokeshi is a blend of the traditional Tougatta style and the creative Sosaku style, also known as Shingata. It reflects Japanese craftsmanship, making it a decorative piece as well as a cherished work of art. Signed by the artist and in very good condition.

Style: transitional Shingata
Material: solid Mizuki wood
Height: 36 cm
Diameter foot: 8 cm
Signed: yes
Productcode: KO-2075