Japanese Sousaku Kokeshi Doll by Watanabe Cold Morning

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Store Home | About Product | Payment | Shipping | International Buyers | Return Policy | Question 　　　　　　　　　　 Japanese Sousaku Kokeshi Doll by Watanabe Cold Morning About Product Description This is Japanese Sousaku Kokeshi Doll created by Watanabe Masao. The title of this Kokeshi Doll is ‘Samui Asa’ that means cold morning in English. As this title, this doll is wearing coat. This Kokeshi doll is very fine work because it is difficult to make round shape like his foot. This is the same model as the doll that was bought by the emperor of Japan. Material / Origin Wood / Japan Condition New Size Height: Approx 20.0cm ( 7.9inch) / Weight: Approx 810g ( 28.6oz) Artist Watanabe Masao About the Artist Watanabe Masao was born in 1917 in Fukushima. Sadly he passed away in 2007. This is a huge loss of Sousaku Kokeshi world. His work is very valuable nowadays not only because he passed away. He won major 8 prizes include the award from Prime minister twice (’63, ’71). Masao’s works is not only the doll but also works of art. Some of his models were exhibited in the exhibition that was hold by the small and medium enterprises agency in United States before. Also some of his works are exhibited in the Nuremberg Toy Museum in Germany. His son, Watanabe Yuji and grandson, Watanabe Kunio, are also great Kokeshi artists nowadays. Note Because each Kokeshi Doll were handmade, paintings, the size, grain, and shape might be slightly different from the photograph. Please understand it beforehand. What is Kokeshi ? Information about Kokeshi dolls is in and ebay guides. Looking for more lovely Kokeshi Dolls? Payment we only accept Payment is due within 7 days of your purchase or the auction close. If you want us to combine the items, please contact us within 48 hours of your purchase or the auction close . Items can be released back into inventry if the winning bidder does not initiate contact or pay within the specific time. If you purchased or won multiple items , please DO NOT pay until we send you an single invoice for multiple items to give you combined shipping discount. Shipping Please choose a shipping services which is most suitable for you needs from among three different services that vary by delivery days and cost. We highly recommend you to choose EMS because,,, EMS is the safest and most reliable shipping method of Worlds' Postal Network. Reliable ---Tracking number will be provided and you can trace and track you package . Safe ---Insurance is included Speedy You will received the package only 5-7days wver your shipping address is. Please Note!!! 1, Regular Air Mail and SAL--- Shipping Insurace is not included . 2, Registered is available by additional US$5.30 for Regular Air Mail and SAL. 3, A Period of delivery is counted from reciept of payment. 4, Seller will not be resposible for any loss or damage to uninsured items. 5, Combined shipping discount won't apply when it combines with a FREE shipping items. 6, Regular Air Mail or SAL are not available when the total weight of package is over 2kg because of the regulations of Japan Postal Service. 7, We can put items into separate packages to make the weight less than 2kg and we can send them via Regular Air Mail or SAL. Please contact us if you want us to do that.**More detail about Shipping services, please click . **Please contact us about domestic shipping (Japan) International Buyers-Please Note 1. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. 2. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying." 3. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not ... read more

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