Mingei WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk CraftsWaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts

Kokeshi; Yamagata kei, Yamagata Prefecture


browse these categories for related items...
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1980: Item # 495428

Please refer to our stock # KO-80 when inquiring.
WaSabiDou Antiques and Folk Crafts
View Seller Profile
Seattle, WA
showroom viewing by appointment
206.660.4189

Guest Book
 SOLD 
Visa MasterCard American Express Discover
SOLD

Kokeshi, folk toy of NE Japan. Wood, height 12". Yamagata-kei classification of Yamagata Prefecture. Made by Kobayashi Koutaro of Yamagata City, born March 13, 1936. This kokeshi probably dates from the late 1970's. The very thin body of this kokeshi is an unusual and interesting characteristic.