Satō Masahiro - Vintage floral motif Kokeshi

Turned and painted wooden kokeshi, 24 cm

A kokeshi with a painted face and stylized floral patterns

Vintage hand-turned and hand-painted wooden kokeshi, featuring a meticulously painted face and a head encircled by red, black, and yellow bands. The body is adorned with two friezes of stylized floral patterns in red, black, and yellow, separated by a purple collar and red rings.

Born in the 19th century in the mountain villages of Tōhoku, kokeshis were hand-crafted by woodturners (kijishi) and sold as souvenirs to visitors of hot springs (onsen), before becoming a symbol of good health and happiness gifted to children.

A 24 cm tall vintage kokeshi, signed by the artist Satō Masahiro

This kokeshi is 24 cm tall and bears the handwritten signature of its artist, Satō Masahiro (佐藤雅弘), on the back of its base.

 Like all vintage kokeshis offered in our antique shop, this piece shows slight marks consistent with its age and years in storage: we invite you to carefully examine the photos before purchasing, as they accurately reflect its condition. Only one piece available.

Specifications

• Height: 24 cm
• Hand-turned and hand-painted wood
• Hand-painted face, head encircled by red, black, and yellow bands
• Body adorned with two friezes of stylized floral patterns (red, black, yellow), purple collar
• Signed by artist Satō Masahiro (佐藤雅弘) on the base
• Vintage antique piece: only one copy available