This is a very rare kokeshi by Watanabe Masao. She depicts Saturn. On her body she has a beautiful starry sky.
Height: 20 cm
Diameter foot: 7,3 cm
Weight: 493 g.
Style: Creative - Sosaku
Signed by the artisan: Yes
Watanabe Masao is one of the famous creative kokeshi artisans. He was born in 1917 in Fukushima Prefecture. His dolls are in museums all over the World. His work is on permanent display in the notable Nuremberg Toy Museum.
Please look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. This kokeshi has some wear and light scratches in her face.
