卯三郎 (Usaburo) Kokeshi doll named "Shiawase Jizo" (Happy Jizo) New in box A681

Authentic 卯三郎 (Usaburo) Japanese wooden kokeshi doll titled “Shiawase Jizo” (Happy Jizo). Handcrafted in Japan, this piece features a serene closed-eye expression with minimalist hand-painted detailing and beautifully finished natural wood grain.

The doll is artist signed in Japanese characters and retains its original “Wood Craft – Made in Japan” label on the base. This model is approximately 5.5 inches tall, consistent with standard Usaburo small-format Jizo figures. Offered new in original box, showing no signs of use.

Year of manufacture: Exact year not stated; produced by Usaburo during the late 20th to early 21st century, based on studio markings and label style. A desirable example for collectors of Japanese folk art, kokeshi dolls, or Usaburo works.