Yajiro style kokeshi こけし by 武田憲雄 Takeda Norio. Originating in the mid to late Edo Period (1603-1868) kokeshi are regional folk crafts, traditionally from 温泉 onsen (hot-spring) communities where visitors would often purchase them as a reminder of their stay.

• Wood

• Pigment

• Dated 8/1990

• Japan

• 4” diameter x 14.5” tall

• 1018.002