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There is a crack that has been glued back together  (visible glue) and a missing piece of a carved blossom branch

There is a visible dirt stain on body and a large but subtle scratch on the front of the doll

The head also has some faded and splotchy paint

Description: This vintage traditional doll in the Naruko style is thought to be by artisan Teruyuki  Takahashi

Yajiro style Kokeshi are known for their striking colors and more modern body shape (slender yet stable) (source 1)

Kokeshi 4 Kokeshi There is a crack thatDescription: This vintage traditional doll in the Yajiro style is thought to be by artisan Minao Sato. Yajiro style Kokeshi are known for their striking colors and more modern body shape (slender yet stable) (source 1). Yajiro dolls are also known for their hats which are created by painted circles often in a variety of colors a top their heads. Condition: This doll is in very good condition with only minor scuff marks on the main body and minor