Large Pair of Japanese Sōsaku Kokeshi Dolls by Watanabe Masao vintage spark plug advertising 1960s–1970s

1960s–1970s

Collar variation: Shirt collar or narrow stand collar

containing twenty-four coloured illustrations by C

with New York distribution by E

Some minor age-related discolouration to the fabric and slight loosening/loss to occasional beads and threads

Large Pair of Japanese Sōsaku Kokeshi Dolls by Watanabe Masao vintage spark plug advertising 1960s–1970sLarge Pair of Japanese Ssaku Kokeshi Dolls by Watanabe Masao A striking large pair of Japanese Ssaku kokeshi dolls by Watanabe Masao (19172007), a well regarded mid 20th century maker. Hand turned from solid wood and finished in deep lacquered tones with subtle red detailing, these dolls have strong sculptural presence and a calm, minimalist expression typical of creative kokeshi work. Each base is signed Watanabe Masao, bears a red artists seal, and