Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi by Shozan Shido.

Exquisitely crafted wooden kokeshi doll created by the renowned artist Shozan Shido.

Dimensions: height 29 cm, diameter 7 cm.

In beautiful condition, with a signature at the bottom.

"Kokeshi" are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with a simple, cylindrical shape, a round head, and a flower motif or painted design. These dolls originated in northern Japan and are often handmade from wood. Kokeshi dolls are known for their charming simplicity and are considered folk art. They are popular as collectibles and decorative items, and each region in Japan can have its own unique style of Kokeshi doll. The dolls are often associated with wishes for good luck and are sometimes given as gifts.