KOKESHI Japanese vintage wooden doll with Kanji signature,"Spirit of the Wheat" order by master Kishi Sadao wheat patternH15.7×3.5in

KOKESHI Japanese vintage wooden doll with Kanji signature,"Spirit of the Wheat" by master Kishi Sadao wheat patternH15.7×3.5in.

The title of this piece is "Spirit of the Wheat" by 岸貞夫Kishi Sadao(1932-1998).
This artist was born in what is now Gunma Prefecture. Since winning the Prime Minister's Prize at the All Japan Kokeshi Dolls Competition in 1968, he has won many awards.
This work is popular for its unique balance and peaceful expression.

Kokeshi dolls are wheel-thrown wooden doll toys that have been sold as souvenirs to guests in hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region since the late Edo period.
Kokeshi dolls have a lot of fans in Japan from old days, and now its number is growing around the world.

□ Size: H15.7 in × W3.5 in（about H40cm×W9cm ）
□ Weight : 24oz (683g)
□ Material : Wood

condition...
It is in good condition, but there are scratches and dirt due to aging.
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