Exclusive Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Hideo Ishihara (1925-1999)

Kokeshi doll created in the creative (Sosaku) style. 

Hideo 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: 18,5cm

Weight: 150g

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