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Kokeshi, Japanese Folk Toy, Naruko-kei browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Folk Art: Pre 1980: item # 414370 Please refer to our stock # PNK-25 when inquiring.
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| Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 3.75". This is an example of the "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. This particular shape was called an "ezuko" (basket child) in the local Miyagi vernacular. The artisan was Sakurai Shouji, who was born on January 1st, 1927 (Showa 2.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1960's or 1970's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, plase see our weblog, which can be accessed through our Trocadero homepage. | ||
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