Japanese Modern Wooden Creative Kokeshi Doll, Inosuke Kobayashi, (#73392)

Description

NAME: Japanese Modern Wooden Creative Kokeshi Doll          (#73392)
MAKER:  Inosuke Kobayashi
SIZE:  Approx 14" tall, 5.25" diameter at largest point, weight  5 lbs, 5 oz
CONDITION:  Very good condition with a few minor scratches here and there. She does have drips of varnish toward the top of her head (last picture).  Over time this ages, turns yellow and is more noticeable.  I have seen this many times on Kobayashi's dolls.
NOTES: Inosuke Kobayashi was born in 1931 and has passed.  Multi prize winner including the coveted Prime Minister award in 1979. My information only goes to 1983.
There is a similar version of this doll where the hair is parted in the middle and the Kimono has a bit more reds.  This one almost appears to be a younger female because of her bangs.  The design is done by the burnt wood technique and has multiple different designs.
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