This kokeshi is an oshin or baby sitter, which was an important part of the Japanese family. She is depicted with a baby wrapped tightly to her body. Katase Kaihei is a multi Award winning kokeshi artisan. He won the Prime Ministers Award in 1954.
Height: 10 cm
Diameter foot: 2,6 cm
Weight: 386 g.
Style: Creative - Sosaku
Signed by the artisan: Yes
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