Japanese KOKESHI DOLL 9” KOJO TANAKA 田中晃常 Red Chop Signed Haiku Waterfall

Description: SIGNED JAPANESE KOKESHI DOLL BY KOJO TANAKA This listing features a Japanese kokeshi doll decorated with a handpainted waterfall landscape and a handwritten poem in kanji. It dates back to the 1960s (probably earlier) when my father sent several kokeshi dolls home from Japan. It was made by Kōjō Tanaka (田中晃常), Showa period (1926-1989), from Yoshioka Town, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Mr. Tanaka is considered one of Gunma's most famous creative kokeshi artists and was awarded the prestigious Governor's Prize twice. His red chop underneath reads, “Made by Kōjō” (晃常作印). Other readings for the Tanaka name are possible, but Kōjō is the most likely. The Haiku poem is by Matsuo Bashō 松尾芭蕉. Translated, it reads: “How glorious! The green leaves, young leaves, the sun sparkling season”あらたふと青葉若葉の日の光. "hi no Hikari" 日の光 which is "sunshine", and also refers to Nikkō 日光, where the haiku was composed.* The kokeshi measures 9 inches tall with a 2 1/2 inch head and a 1 1/2 inch body diameter. This is an early do by the artist, in nice condition for a vintage piece, showing only light wear for a toy. It is hand-painted on light-colored wood that was not lacquer-finished and should be protected from water and direct sunlight going forward. The head is meant to be pulled off and is loosely secured in place by a small peg. Beheading kokeshi and throwing them around the room was considered a good way to entertain children back then. This one has a slight crack on the top of her head. It looks like this crack has finished traveling but the days of playing with little ones should end. Please inspect all of the photos to see exactly what you will receive. *Translated by Center for International Research on the Japanese Economy, The University of Tokyo. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer different shipping options for your budget & peace of mind ~ choices are available before purchase. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other uncommon items from three generations of our family as we downsize. There is still much to unpack and I list something new every day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR LISTINGS FEATURE ONLY WELL-CARED-FOR ITEMS THAT BELONGED TO US OR OUR FAMILIES. OCCASIONALLY, WE LIST ITEMS FOR OUR FRIENDS IF THEY’RE REALLY INTERESTING. WE RESPOND QUICKLY TO MESSAGES. NO QUESTION IS TOO SMALL & IS ALWAYS WORTH ASKING. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WE SHIP WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS UNLESS YOU CONTACT US TO REQUEST OTHERWISE. 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Price: 27.98 USD

Location: Marietta, Georgia

End Time: 2025-01-17T20:50:58.000Z

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