Kokeshi Yanagi ni Tsubame

Precious kokeshi made in a single copy by the award-winning artist Tatsuo Kato, who was a pupil of master Sansaku Sekiguchi. Kato Tatsuo is one of the most important and highly regarded authors of living kokeshi, has won numerous awards for his works and has been awarded the Medal of Honor with Yellow Ribbon, an important Japanese award given to those who develop techniques and achievements. that can be an example for others. His works stand out for the very feminine and sensual expression of the faces and for the finely engraved and hand painted kimonos.
The name of this kokeshi is Yanagi Ni Tsubame which means "willow and swallow", is a Japanese saying that indicates a person completely at ease in the current situation. In Japan, the swallow is often associated with the willow, as together they are seen as good companions and are symbols of happiness and harmony.
The kokeshi stands out for its long hair, sculpted nose and pronounced red lips.
The wood used for its creation is Keyaki, one of the finest woods. Measurements: 20cm x 8cm
It is accompanied by a wooden plate with his name, the artist's signature and stamp and a black wooden base on which to display the doll and the original packaging signed by the artist is included.

Kokeshi made and hand painted in an unique piece by the award-winning artist Kato Tatsuo, who was apprentice of master Sansaku Sekiguchi.
Kato Tatsuo is one of the most important and highly regarded authors of kokeshi, has won numerous awards for his works and has been awarded the Medal of Honor with Yellow Ribbon, an important Japanese award.
The name of this kokeshi is Yanagi Ni Tsubame which in Japanese means "willow and swallow".
The wood used for its creation is Keyaki, one of the finest woods.
Size: 20cm x 8cm
Comes with original box.