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Noboru Wagatsuma | 我妻昇
Eda-Ume Kokeshi | 15 cm
Eda-Ume Kokeshi | 15 cm
Regular price
53,50 EUR
Regular price
Sale price
53,50 EUR
A delicate, richly decorated Kokeshi doll crafted in the traditional Tōgatta style, showcasing a distinctive motif of EDA UME (plum blossom twigs) on the front. These blossoms, symbolic of perseverance and renewal, are depicted with fine detail and elegant brushwork. The back of the doll features intricately painted iris flowers, their graceful lines and cool hues offering a serene contrast to the vibrant front, creating a balanced and harmonious composition.
- Height: approx. 15.0 cm
- Diameter: approx. 4.5 cm
- Wood: Mizuki
- Drawing Material: Dye, ink

Artist profile
Noboru Wagatsuma 我妻昇
Noboru Wagatsuma combines the traditional language of Togatta Kokeshi with modern motifs, unusual silhouettes and expressive colour. His former career as a singer-songwriter continues to resonate through his work, giving many pieces a distinctive and often surprising character.
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