Traditional Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Doll (33) Baskets & Storage

Traditional Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Doll (33) Baskets & StorageThe age of Kokeshi Doll's go back as far as 150 years. Most of Kokeshi Dolls are made from either dogwood, cherry or maple. Made in two pieces, the head and the body, the craftsman creates the head with a stem plug that is forced into a tight hole above the shoulders. The dolls shape are minimal, no arms or legs etc, but whilst they may seem simple the process of making one is extensive; seasoning the wood, splitting into quarters for the lathe, rough

we believe that it is either a makers mark or perhaps the number

The dimensions of this are as follows: H - 48cm

looking up to the women on the balcony

The measurements are as follows: H - 165cm

we have the middle compartment (Hikidashi) used to store varying denominations of currency

there is a carving of a flower too

with pagoda

This quaint bowl originated in China within the Ming dynasty

At the top - 17cm

These specific cushions have a green

The vast majority of these bottles are crafted from kiln-fired clay

The dimensions of this doll are as follows: H - 30