ID: 1635475
PC Worldwide Collectibles
Individual
PLEASE READ: As I am travelling on business, this item will be sent from Thailand. This will mean a different delivery schedule to that shown by B1D. By bidding for this lot, you accept that it will take approximately 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. The photos form an integral part of the description.
Item Specifics:
- Artist: Gyokujin (Signed 玉仁作 on base)
- Type: Sosaku / Creative Kokeshi
- Origin: Akō City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan (Stamped 赤穂)
- Material: Hand-carved wood, fabric accents, woven cord
- Era: Vintage (Mid-to-late Showa Period, c. 1970s-1980s)
Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage Sosaku (creative) Japanese Kokeshi doll hand-crafted and signed by the noted artisan Gyokujin.
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage Sosaku (creative) Japanese Kokeshi doll hand-crafted and signed by the noted artisan Gyokujin.
Unlike standard cylindrical kokeshi, this piece features a rare, dynamic sculptural design. It depicts a samurai drummer from the legendary historical tale of the Akō Rōshi (The 47 Rōnin). The figure is posed mid-action, leaning against a traditional Japanese drum wrapped in a decorative woven cord, symbolizing the historic signal drum used during the raid.
The original wooden display base features the artist's handwritten signature (玉仁作 / Gyokujin saku) on top, and the authentic regional stamp (赤穂 / Akō) on the front edge confirming its thematic origin.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with beautiful natural wood grain and patina. Minor signs of age appropriate for a vintage piece. Please view the high-resolution photos carefully to assess cosmetics before bidding.
Excellent vintage condition with beautiful natural wood grain and patina. Minor signs of age appropriate for a vintage piece. Please view the high-resolution photos carefully to assess cosmetics before bidding.
Shipping & Packaging:
Will be securely packed with plenty of bubble wrap to ensure safe delivery via tracked postage. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple items.
Will be securely packed with plenty of bubble wrap to ensure safe delivery via tracked postage. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple items.