Vintage 1986 Aoki Ryoka Kokeshi Doll LE 8" ARABESQUE KARAKUSA Solid Wood RARE!

Description: Vintage 1986 Aoki Ryoka Kokeshi Doll LE 8"ARABESQUE KARAKUSA Solid Wood RARE! She measures 8" tall and about 4" wide. She is a limited edition and numbered on the bottom. I have several available in this series please see my eBay store! A little bit about Aoki Ryoka: She was born in Gunma prefecture in 1931. Her real name is Toshiko. "Ryo" of her pseudonym was taken from the name of her teacher Mr. Ryoshu Nozawa who is a painter of Japanese-style pictures. In 1958, she started the work of Creative Kokeshi. Eight pieces of her works were bought by the Crown Prince and Crown Princess in 1975 and 1983. The prize winner in 1975; of the Minister of Education for "Hana Tenshi". In 1977 she won the Japan-Taiwan Cultural Exchange Prize. In 1980 and 1981 she received the Prize of Minister of International Trade and Industry. In 1981 the Prize of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and Fishery. Member of the Nippon Kokeshi Artistic Handicraft Association. Eight of her dolls were added to the collection of the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan in 1975 and 1983, respectively. I personally hand pick every item that I sell! Please view all the photos as they are considered part of this description! I seek out unique items that someone will love, collect and treasure; that brings back a special memory! I work very hard to describe all my items honestly and any mistakes are unintentional. Reasonable offers are accepted! If you have any issues, please contact me, I will do my very best to make sure you are happy:) Please email with questions or comments! Thank you for your support of my small business and my passion! Positive feedback is greatly appreciated!

Price: 74.22 USD

Location: Spring Hill, Florida

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