Black Wood Kunio Miyakawa Kokeshi Doll Hand Painted Japan 8.5 Inch (0034-26)

Vintage Japanese black wood kokeshi doll with serene painted face and floral kimono motifs, base sticker attributed to Kunio Miyakawa, circa 1980s. This vintage Japanese kokeshi doll is a hand-turned wooden figure finished in a deep black lacquer with delicate red, white, and gold painted kimono details. Measuring 8.5 inches tall, it features the calm, closed-eye expression and elegant restraint collectors associate with late 20th-century traditional kokeshi work. The doll is marked on the base with a round gold paper label with red seal consistent with workshop-issued pieces rather than tourist exports. Kunio Miyakawa is a respected kokeshi artist active in the late Shōwa era. Painted floral motifs decorate the kimono body, and the restrained palette emphasizes form and balance rather than ornamentation. This piece displays beautifully as a shelf object, meditation accent, or within a curated Japanese folk art collection. Condition is very good vintage, with one small area of paint wear on the back of the head (no wood loss or chip), consistent with age and careful handling. Details: • Maker: Marked and attributed to Kunio Miyakawa • Origin: Japan • Date / Era: Circa 1980s, Late Shōwa period • Design Style: Traditional Japanese Folk Art, Minimalist • Form & Style: Cylindrical kokeshi body, closed-eye expression, hand-painted kimono • Materials: Hand-turned wood with painted lacquer finish • Colors: Black ground with red, white, and gold accents • Dimensions: Height: 8.5 inches, Diameter: approx. 3 inches, Weight: approx. 10 oz • Markings: Gold paper label with red seal (Japanese text) A refined and authentic kokeshi doll for collectors of Japanese folk art or those drawn to calm, story-rich décor. IMPORTANT NOTE: At Darling Della Vintage, we believe every scratch and bit of patina tells a story. Our pieces are 30+ years old and have lived full lives, so gentle wear, tiny chips, or age-worn charm are part of their soul — not flaws. We photograph and describe each item carefully, but please expect natural signs of age. Embracing vintage means embracing history — and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Please visit my shop for additional unique and exceptional vintage items.

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• Listed Jan 29, 2026