Japanese Kokeshi Graduation Keepsake Kanai 1979, Showa 54, 30.5 cm
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- Weight
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A Japanese wooden kokeshi from 1979 (Showa 54), 30.5 cm tall, with the back inscription 昭和五十四年度 / 金井中学校卒業記念 — a graduation keepsake from Kanai junior high school. The round head has a finely painted face with black hair and red accents; red flowers sit on the body between red and green bands.
The underside is signed by hand in Japanese ink. A personal, dated collectible with school history — stronger than an anonymous decorative kokeshi, and instantly recognisable from the inscription.
Condition
Good vintage condition. Inscription and base signature clearly readable. Light wear consistent with age. No missing parts are visible.
Specifications
- Origin: Japan
- Date: 1979 (Showa 54)
- Material: turned wood, painted
- Inscription: 昭和五十四年度 / 金井中学校卒業記念
- Underside: Japanese signature in ink
- Height × width: 30.5 × 8 cm
- Weight: 0.6 kg
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