Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi Takeda Shingen Samurai Wooden Doll Signed Stand For Sale

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This is a vintage Japanese sosaku (creative) kokeshi doll depicting Takeda Shingen, the legendary Sengoku-era warlord known as the Tiger of Kai. Hand-turned and hand-painted in wood, it shows the daimyo in full armor with his family’s four-diamond crest on the helmet and chest. The doll is mounted on a wooden stand with an artist-signed title plaque bearing a red hanko seal.

Key features:

• Hand-painted sosaku kokeshi in samurai armor
• Rich stained wood helmet with painted Takeda diamond crests and side guards
• Serene closed-eye face with brush-painted features
• Wooden shoulder armor panels and painted lamellar armor detail
• Attached wooden stand with hand-inscribed plaque reading Sosaku Kokeshi and Takeda Shingen
• Artist signature with red seal on the plaque
• Measures approximately 3 x 2 x 4.5 inches and weighs 6 oz

Condition: Vintage pre-owned.

• The front helmet crest ornament is missing, and a peg stub remains.
• There are minor paint specks, a light helmet scratch, and light base soiling.
• The painting and plaque inscription are clear and bright.
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This piece is a striking tribute to one of Japan’s most celebrated samurai lords, and a great find for kokeshi collectors, Japanese history enthusiasts, and samurai art lovers alike. Add this artist-signed Takeda Shingen to your collection today.