Japanese antiques, Kokeshi dolls, family, light turned wood, colourful painting, patina, h. 12,5 cm. The figures are hollowed out and include nested figures, three children each. Round movable head flat on top, cylindrical body rounded on top, foot ring. Dressed in haori and kimono, she with topknot. Colour peeling. Resolution of a German kokeshi collection made from 1957 onwards. (324),Japon, Poupée japonaise, art populaire

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