Vintage Gumma kokeshi by Kazuo Takamizawa (1927-)

This vintage creative kokeshi doll, titled Kan Tsubaki (Winter Camellia), was handcrafted by acclaimed Japanese artist Kazuo Takamizawa, a recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister's Award. Featuring his signature sculptural style, the doll has a rounded, matte-black bobbed hairstyle with crisp bangs framing a delicate face with rosy cheeks, minimalist eyes, and a tiny red mouth. Its plump, natural wood body is intricately decorated with a combination of pyrography (woodburning) and vibrant hand-painted crimson and gold accents, depicting blooming winter camellias cascading down a traditional kimono. Complete with its original signed cardboard box and matching wooden title plaque (tatefuda) bearing the artist's red seal, this collector's piece showcases exceptional Japanese woodworking and folk art craftsmanship.

Height: 17cm

Weight: 530g