Vintage Japanese Large Kokeshi Wooden Doll Signed by Maker 18" Tools Showing minor signs of past

Showing minor signs of past use

The quadruple hinged lidded top swings open and closes easily

The interior includes a fine mesh tea strainer

A vintage Japanese wooden natsume (usuki)

Publication: Bungei Kurabu (文芸倶楽部)

Vintage Japanese Large Kokeshi Wooden Doll Signed by Maker 18" Tools Showing minor signs of pastThis is a vintage Japanese wooden doll called a kokeshi. This Kokeshi is the most traditional style of a straight vile deer body and a round head. She will ad an air of pleasant calm to your day. Having been in storage for several decades, it remains in overall fine vintage condition. There are some minor scuffs. Thislittle kokeshi measures about 14" at her widest point and is 4. 5" tall.