Vintage Sosaku kokeshi by Sato Suigai (1920-)

Big and Chunky Sosaku kokeshi by Sato Suigai (1920-) she wears a lovely black kimono with engraved flowers

Sato Suigai was born in Gunma, Prefecture of Japan in 1920. Started his career under master  Suiun Komuro at the age of 18. He had received numerous awards including the prestigious Prime minister award for his amazing skills. He even had opened his individual exhibition in Odawara city in The 70s. He is known to make very elegant kokeshi.

Height: 23,5cm

Weight: 750g

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