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Yamanaka Sanpei Sosaku Kokeshi with Plum Blossom, Natural Wood-Grain Finish, 13.5 cm

Yamanaka Sanpei Sosaku Kokeshi with Plum Blossom, Natural Wood-Grain Finish, 13.5 cm

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A graceful creative kokeshi (sosaku kokeshi) by Yamanaka Sanpei, featuring a natural wood-grain finish and delicate plum blossom motifs. The serene expression and flowing black hair create a calm, elegant presence, while vivid red blossoms add a seasonal accent. Its minimalist design highlights the warmth and texture of the wood.

Yamanaka Sanpei (山中三平) was a Japanese creative kokeshi (sosaku kokeshi) artist, born in 1926 in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. He withdrew from the Faculty of Engineering at Yamagata University and devoted himself to photography, exhibiting at the Nika Exhibition (Nika-ten). He later focused on the creation of sosaku kokeshi, dolls that depart from regional traditional styles in favor of individual artistic expression, and was recognized as a member (dojin) of the Japan Kokeshi Craft Association. His works are characterized by natural wood-grain finishes paired with painted floral and hair motifs.

Artist: Yamanaka Sanpei

Dimensions: Height approx. 13.5 cm

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