Unique vintage kokeshi checkers&checker board early70's purchased shops in japan mint

Today we are offering a Vintage piece from one of the 40 years of collections we are downsizing. This is a Kokeshi Dolls, HandMade in Japan, complete Checker set. Board is full size that folded in half becomes a box protection and storage for them. It is finished on the edges, hand painted of course, with Fuchsia and Blue flowers & green leaves in a garland around the complete board. I believe the flowers are Camellias which are often one of the flowers that Kokeshi have painted on shops their Kimonos. The checkers are all hand painted, of course, and appear to be identical although close inspection shows the tiny differences present in hand painting duplicates. The Kokeshi Checkers are 1" across the base and 1-1/2" tall. These were purchased by a Texan Judge and his wife who traveled to Japan and bought this rare, splendid work of art in the very early 70's. I purchased it from their Granddaughter who inherited their collections. I must add that in all my years of collecting I have never seen another. It was the one of the stars of Kokeshi Loves. That's what I named my collection. I adore it but my beloved Kokeshi must find new collections to house them. It is time for that and although I still adore every one of them, it's my duty to see them back to the Universe where I found them. Due to the Vintage nature of our collections we are not able to offer refunds. However, if you check my feedback you will see we are to be trusted. We take as many photos as we can show with any faults listed and shown. Both photos and descriptions are a part of condition and we exercise that fully.We are more than glad to combine shipping. Please leave 5 star feedback and contact us with problems. If there is a problem we will fix it and bring it to a 5 star total. Our reputation is Primary to us. We work hard to keep things legitimate, and have buyers love our things as we do. We also want the experience to bring as much joy as the item does. As lifelong collectors we know how much that means.Remember, questions are always welcome as well as requests for more photos. We want you crystal clear before you buy. Clear sellers and clear buyers make for happy eBayers! Thanks for shopping with us today. Kathleen & Family Over the years I've receive a ton of thank you notes from Happy Buyers. I really have a need for people to be happy with the entire process. This note I received was the most appreciative EVER. This person sensed my desire to please&wrote this stunning note I have to share. It warmed my heart and I thank her.



10" shelf #10



Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

Featured Refinements: Kokeshi Doll Checker Set&Board

Type: Wooden Hand Made Japanese Artisan Dolls