Exclusive Sosaku Kokeshi made by Hideo Ishihara (1929-1999)

Exclusive Sosaku Kokeshi made by Hideo Ishihara, very rare kokeshi! Great engraving and painting technics! 

Ishihara was born in Tokyo and is a very important Sosaku Kokeshi artist. In the start of his career he was making Traditional Narugo dolls in the 50s. After graduation from University, Ishihara-san was under medical care for more than ten years. After recovering from his illness, he began making Sosaku Kokeshi, and in a ten- year period (1959-1969), he received more than 60 awards, including the most important off them all "the Prime Minister’s Award".

 Height: 32cm

Weight: 910g

Please look carefully at the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi. There is no signature and the name plate is missing.