Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Issetsu Kuribayashi, Japan, 1960s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Graceful vintage kokeshi made by Issetsu Kuribayashi (1924-2011).

This kokeshi stands out for its delicate, elegant design.

This is a rare kokeshi by Kuribayashi. Only one example is known of many kokeshi made by him.

Dimensions: height 33 cm, diameter 4.5 cm.

Kuribayashi-san was born in Yonezawa City in 1924. Around 1955, he began producing Creative Kokeshi. Hailing from Yonezawa City, Kuribayashi-san is considered one of the founding fathers of the Sosaku-Creative movement. His dolls have won every major award over the years and are featured in the Nuremberg Toy Museum in Germany, along with fellow Sosaku artist Watanabe Masao in 1979. Many of his works were unique creations. "Yuzuriu", "Mugen", and "Kareha" are all prize winners from the 1960s and '70s. In 1970, his work "Mugen" was exhibited as representative art of the specialization in Sosaku Kokeshi and displayed at the Government Pavilion of the Japan International Exposition. He was the president of the Yonezawa Miyuki Association and a member of the Nippon Kokeshi Artistic Handicraft Association.

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Creator	Issetsu Kuribayashi,
Manufacturer	Issetsu Kuribayashi,
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Japan
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Asian, Asian Antique, Japanese, Shabby Chic, Vintage, Mid-Century, Minimalist, Bohemian
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	DWL-1843755
Materials	Wood
Color	Brown
Height	33 cm 33 cm
Diameter	4.5 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Belgium
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

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Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

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