A creative Kokeshi doll by Torao Hosaka. Approximately 18 cm in height, this piece is characterized by its gentle expression and charming hair ornament. The body is adorned with a simple and warm landscape painting, creating a story-like world that evokes the life of old Japan. The signature "保坂虎雄作" (Made by Torao Hosaka) is present on the bottom. This vintage Kokeshi, imbued with the atmosphere of its time, quietly conveys the warmth of wood and the charm of hand-painting. Height: Approximately 18 cm This is a vintage item (several decades old). Please examine the photos carefully. ⸻ Creative Kokeshi Doll by Torao Hosaka – 18 cm A charming creative kokeshi crafted by Hosaka Torao, featuring a gentle expression and a small decorative hair ornament. The body is adorned with a narrative folk scene, evoking the quiet rhythms of traditional rural life in Japan. Pieces like this reflect the poetic simplicity of the sōsaku kokeshi movement, where each doll becomes a small story carved in wood. The base bears the artist’s signature “Hosaka Torao saku.” Height: approx. 18 cm Vintage item from past decades; please examine photos carefully.