Vintage Sadao Kishi岸貞夫 "Spirit of Wheat" Sosaku Kokeshi Doll Signed 8.75" A1200

Vintage Japanese Sōsaku Kokeshi by renowned artist Sadao Kishi (1932–1998), from his celebrated “Seishin Komugi no / Spirit of Wheat” design. The elegantly turned natural wood figure features Kishi’s characteristic serene downcast eyes, tiny red mouth, traditional topknot hairstyle, black floral obi, and three hand-rendered golden wheat stalks decorating the lower body. The base bears the artist’s red seal. A beautifully preserved example of an important mid-century Japanese creative Kokeshi design.

Size: 8 3/4" H x approximately 1 7/8" W x 1 7/8" D

Condition: Very clean vintage condition with only minimal age-related wear.

Era: Circa 1960s

SKU: A1200

Price: $165