Award-winning artist, Prime Minister's Award recipient Work by Suiran Sato, "Flower Garden" Born in Gunma Prefecture in 1920. Real name: Sadahachi Studied Japanese painting under Suigun Komuro, and received the character "翠" (sui, meaning green) to form the name Suiran. Began creating creative kokeshi dolls in 1949, and established the studio "Suigetsu" in 1953. Major Awards: Tokyo Governor's Award at the National Kokeshi Doll Competition in 1958. Prime Minister's Award in 1966. Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, Gunma Prefectural Governor's Award, and many others at the All-Gunma Modern Kokeshi Competition. Size: Height: Approximately 32cm Diameter of the base: Approximately 9cm The box is included, but it is deteriorated. There is a hole on the back. There is also fading, scratches, and minor damage. Please understand that this is an old item. It will be carefully packaged and shipped. Please read the profile before purchasing. #KokeshiSeriesK Material: Wood carving Subject: Figures/Dolls