Traditional Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Doll (28) Cutting Boards and Washboards would have been used simultaneously

would have been used simultaneously as a safe

In Japanese culture ivy is a highly respected motif as the vine is resilient

serves as a testament to the craftsmanship of the era

The chest is heavily adorned with hand-forged iron fittings

The wood has been hand-painted a lovely red colour but also showcases specks of blue paint too

Traditional Wooden Japanese Kokeshi Doll (28) Cutting Boards and Washboards would have been used simultaneouslyThe age of Kokeshi Doll's go back as far as 150 years. Most of Kokeshi Dolls are made from either dogwood, cherry or maple. Made in two pieces, the head and the body, the craftsman creates the head with a stem plug that is forced into a tight hole above the shoulders. The dolls shape are minimal, no arms or legs etc, but whilst they may seem simple the process of making one is extensive; seasoning the wood, splitting into quarters for the lathe, rough