Vintage Gumma Kokeshi by Miyashita Hajime (1940-) - With original box

Beautiful Gumma kokeshi. She is wears a black kimono decorated with sakura flowers. 

Born in Yonezawa City, Iwate, Miyashita studied traditional kokeshi making under Yamagata-Sakunami Master artist Kobayashi Kichitaro. He began his Sosaku career in 1959, winning many awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award in 1977. Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako purchased his culturally sensitive dolls in 1969. His studio was located in Maebashi City of Gunma Prefecture, but after it was consumed by fire in 2006, Miyashita-san retired.

Height: 21cm

Weight: 410g

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