Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll

This is a vintage Japanese wooden doll. This smiling doll or charm features a bamboo shoot and has a hollow inside to hold a bell. The bangs and eyes are incised and painted. The charm hangs from a red-and-white braided cord with a paper tag. There is a transparent sticker with an inscription.

• Brown, red, white
• Wood
• C1970
• Paper tag: 郷土民芸 regional craft, ふるさとの童 child in hometown, 交通家内安全 safety of traffic and family, 山は青きふるさと 水は清きふるさと mountains are green(blue), and water is clean in hometown (This is a part of a Japanese folk song “Furusato” lyric)
• Sticker: 交通安全 traffic safety
• Item weight: 22 grams 
• Packed weight: 222 grams
• Approx. 4 cm wide x 5.5 cm tall(charm), 17 cm long (charm with cord)
• Good condition considering age. Slight discoloration and scratches. Loose on the edge of the cord.  Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.

• We got this item at the Osu famous antique market in Nagoya, Japan

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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.