Vintage Gumma kokeshi by Hajime Miyashita (1940-)

This creative kokeshi doll by renowned craftsman Hajime Miyashita (宮下はじめ) is titled "Wakakusa" (若草), which translates to "Young Grass" or "Fresh Herbs".
The doll features a distinct minimalist silhouette, highlighted by a rich, deep-green hairstyle tied in a high bun atop her serene, closed-eyed face. She is adorned in a matching dark green kimono detailed with delicate, hand-carved crosshatch lattice patterns (kasuri-style motif) and subtle red accents. Accompanied by its original wooden sign (tomobako/tatefuda) and box labels, the set explicitly notes Miyashita's prestigious recognition as a winner of the Prime Minister's Award (内閣総理大臣賞), making it a refined example of modern Japanese wooden art.

Height: 21cm

Weight: 250g

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