This kokeshi doll portrays a peaceful young girl with a simple, contented expression and glossy black bobbed hair tied with red ribbons. She lovingly cradles a small dog in her arms, creating a warm and affectionate scene. Her kimono is adorned with beautifully painted Japanese temari balls, traditional embroidered decorative balls symbolizing happiness, friendship, and good fortune. The natural wood grain, soft colors, and hand-carved craftsmanship give the piece a gentle, nostalgic charm that is characteristic of contemporary artistic kokeshi.
Yuko Yamazaki was born in 1956 in Tokyo and she gratuated from Kyoritsu Women's University. She has studies under Yoshida Takashi and she is a member of the Japanese Creative Kokeshi Craft Association. She has won many prestigious awards including the Minister of Education Award.
Height: 37 cm
Diameter foot: 14,2 cm
Weight: 4251 g.
Style: Creative - Sosaku - Gumma
Signed by the artisan: Yes
Please look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. This kokeshi has a small dent on her back.
