Vintage Gumma Kokeshi by Aoki Ryoka (1931-)

Vintage very elegant Gumma kokeshi by Aoki Ryoka (1931-), She is titled “Seedling”. 

Aoki Ryoka is an award-winning artisan, she began creating kokeshi dolls in 1985. Over the years she has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Minister of Education Award (2001), the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award, and the renowned Gunma Modern Kokeshi Competition. She has even been awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize twice.

Height: 28cm 

Weight: 500g

Please always take a close look at the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi. She as some dents.