Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi, Kisaku, Japan.

Beautiful vintage sosaku kokeshi crafted by the artist Kisaku.

Exquisite hand-carved decoration in the wood depicting Japanese maple leaves.

Dimensions: height 17 cm, diameter 7 cm. The base is hand-signed by the artist.

"Kokeshi" are traditional Japanese wooden dolls with a simple, cylindrical shape, a round head, and a floral motif or painted design.

The tradition of these dolls originated in northern Japan. Kokeshi are handcrafted from wood of fruit trees, typically cherry 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 happiness and are sometimes given as gifts.