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Vintage Japanese Kokeshi "Family" Doll Set of 5, Assorted Sizes 5cm to 12cm

A charming set of five vintage kokeshi dolls arranged as a family grouping, ranging from small child-like figures with tufted black hair to two taller, more elegantly painted adult figures in kimono-patterned robes with sash and roundel motifs. Each doll has its own hand-painted expression, hairstyle, and coloring, giving the set a warm, individual character while working together as a cohesive collection.

CULTURAL CONTEXT

Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls, originally handmade in the Tohoku region and later produced in many regional and creative variations across Japan. Grouping dolls of different heights and designs together as a "family" is a common decorative approach in Japanese kokeshi collecting, echoing the parent-and-child (oyako) pairing seen in many single kokeshi designs but expanded across a full set. The varied kimono patterns, sashes, and roundel (mon-like) motifs on the taller figures reflect traditional decorative techniques used to individualize kokeshi bodies, while the smaller, rounder figures with simple tufted hair are typical of playful, child-styled kokeshi. Sets like this appeal to collectors who enjoy displaying kokeshi in themed groupings and to those drawn to the range of hand-painted detail across different dolls.

CONTENTS

- 5 wooden kokeshi dolls of varying heights and designs (see photos for each piece)

CONDITION

Good vintage condition overall. Please review all photos closely for a full visual condition assessment of each doll.

SPECIFICATIONS

- Set size: 5 dolls

- Approximate dimensions: 5cm to 12cm (range across the set)

- Material: Wood, hand-painted

- Origin: Japan

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