Large Vintage Japanese Kokeshi Doll – Hand-Painted Red Lilies – 66cm – c1960s
A strikingly tall vintage kokeshi doll with a softly aged finish and an expressive face framed by bold black hair and delicate red details. The cylindrical body is adorned with five large hand-painted red lilies, stylised foliage, and deep black accents. Unusually, the artist’s signature appears on the back of the body rather than the base, indicating a more sculptural intent. The base is smooth and unsigned, likely due to age-related wear. The bold red and black banding around the base and head suggests a mid-Showa era origin.
Maker: Unknown (signature present on back but not identified)
Estimated decade: 1960s
Origin: Tōhoku region, Japan
Height: 66 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition with surface wear and paint fading consistent with age as pictured. No major structural damage.
