Zao Kokeshi

Second-hand product, good condition but few stains.
Model: Dento Kokeshi
Material: wood
Height: 23,5 cm (9.3in)
Handmade and hand painted in Yamagata, Japan. 

This elegant wooden Kokeshi, beautifully decorated with a Japanese poem and a mountains landscape, is made through the traditional Dento style. The doll is nicely made in the traditional village of Zao Onsen with its beautiful snow-covered mountains in winter.

These pretty hand painted dolls were given for declaring friendship or love to the chosen person.
Nowadays they are used as a collection and decoration items, bringing an original Japanese craft touch, for example on furniture in your lobby or living room.

The craftman's signature is under the doll.