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: 8 cm
Diameter foot: 4,3 cm
Weight: 234 g.
Style: Creative - Sosaku
Signed by the artisan: Yes
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