A really beautiful pair of vintage Japanese Kokeshi dolls. Painted by hand, with wonderful detail and clear and distinct features to the face and patterns which run all the way around the dolls. They have bobble heads which sit well and straight when on a surface. Some gentle wear to the paint which we think adds special character to them.
Typically, these dolls come in pairs - one male and one female. The female doll is missing the small sticks for her hair, so there is a tiny hole in her hair which can’t really be seen unless up close. We think these date from around the 1960s, but could be earlier.
Kokeshi were and still are given as gifts to children in Japan to mark a special occasion. Very collectable and special pieces.
Measure 8cm tall