Vintage creative kokeshi by Hajime Miyashita (1940-)

This creative Japanese kokeshi doll titled "Chigo" (稚児) by renowned award-winning artisan Hajime Miyashita features a distinctive round, egg-like form that gives it a gentle, serene presence. Crafted with a dark, polished background, the doll depicts a sleeping child wrapped snugly in a vibrant yellow kimono decorated with hand-painted green bamboo leaves and subtle red accents along the lower hem. The peaceful facial expression—marked by delicate closed eyes and soft rosy lips—captures the quiet innocence of childhood. The doll is accompanied by its original box and a signed wooden stand (kosafu), highlighting the craftsman's Prime Minister Award recognition.

Height: 10cm

Weight: 270g

Please look carefully at the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi.