Vintage Japanese Traditional Tsuchiyu Kokeshi entitled: “Enlightenment” by Morio

Dimensions: 12-0” h

This is a RARE and expressive Tougatta doll in which the artist utilized the design of semi-solid black concentric circles on the head called Janome. The basic Tougatta face shows Futae-Mabuta (double eyelid), with open eyes, and prominent eyebrows, a Neko-Bana-shaped (cat nose), and an expressive mouth, with long side hair fringes. There is a slight indication of a Buddha with long earlobes shown on both sides of the face, which are interspersed with swirls of ribbon. This Tougatta utilizes Rokoru moyo-style of varying widths, and horizontal line-work in black throughout the body. The doll is lathe-turned from one piece of Dogwood, (Hanamizuki). The piece has the acknowledgment on the base in beautiful script and signed by the artist.  

To read more about this Family of Kokeshi makers go to: https://mingeiarts.com/collections/tougatta-kei-family

Condition: Outstanding, excellent, impressive, and beautiful. No chips, cracks, breaks, missing pieces, or restoration, and retains its original details and finish. The piece meets all the standards of the vintage collectible Traditional Tougatta Kokeshi.