Pair of Japanese Kokeshi with Bark – Painted with Mount Fuji, Waterfall and Japanese Text, 25 cm

A pair of Japanese kokeshi, 25 and 24.4 cm tall, turned from wood with part of the natural bark left in place. They date from the second half of the 20th century, and each round head carries a cheerful painted face with a red bow in the hair.

A dark blue band around the body is painted with Mount Fuji, a waterfall and green trees, alongside lines of Japanese text in white. The contrast between the pale bark and the painted field makes the pair especially decorative.

Condition

Good condition. The bark shows natural irregularities and a few knots; light signs of use consistent with age.

Specifications

• Origin: Japan
• Date: second half of the 20th century
• Material: wood with natural bark, painted
• Height × width: a) 25 × 6.9 cm, b) 24.4 × 6.8 cm
• Weight: 0.6 kg (together)
• Quantity: 2 pieces

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