Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Kaguyahime | Princess Kaguya by Sekiguchi, Toa

Dimensions: 4-0” h This Kokeshi was made to celebrate a folk tale about a young girl who was found inside a glowing bamboo shoot. She was believed to be a divine and became known as the protector of the bamboo grove and a cutter named Sanuki no Miyatsuko. The young girl is peeping out of the top of her Kimono and that is totally painted in black lacquer with vermillion colored bamboo leaves at the top of her Kimono. The piece is unsigned. Condition: Mint meaning the piece is perfect. No chips, cracks, breaks, missing pieces or restoration, and retains its original details and finish. The piece meets all the standards of the collectible Sosaku Kokeshi dolls.