Doll Item Number: Ed5.2567 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Resembles Kokeshi doll, but is a lidded bowl; floral decorations scattered on body; lid has suggestion of kimono
Kokeshi are simple wooden Japanese dolls crafted as toys for children. Originally from the northeastern region of Japan, they are handmade from wood, having a simple, round trunk and head, without arms or legs. They have been in use for at least 150 years.