Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi, 'Fuyu No Shojo Winter Girl' by Shozan Shido.

Beautiful minimalist wooden kokeshi doll created by the renowned artist Shozan Shido.

This kokeshi is adorned with a Mino, a traditional Japanese garment worn in rural areas to protect against rain and snow.

Dimensions: height 26.5 cm, diameter 7 cm. In beautiful condition, with a signature on the underside.

"Kokeshi" are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with a simple cylindrical shape, a round head, and a floral or painted design. Originating in northern Japan, these dolls are often handcrafted from wood. Kokeshi dolls are known for their charming simplicity and are considered folk art. They are popular as collectibles and decorative items, with each region in Japan having its own unique style of Kokeshi doll. The dolls are often associated with wishes for good fortune and are sometimes given as gifts.