Kazuo Takamizawa is a famous artisan who has received the prestigious prime minister award. Until the early seventies his main type of kokeshi had a minimal wood burn design. Later he used a little more color in his kokeshi. This large kokeshi is a representation of his older work in which he used wood burning techniques. It also has a beautiful lavish camelia pattern. This type of his work is rare and highly sought after.
Height: 36 cm
Diameter foot: 9,4 cm
Weight: 2323 g.
Style: Creative - Sosaku
Signed by the artisan: Yes, but very faded.
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