A beautiful kokeshi doll looking back. There is a famous Japanese painting called 見返り美人mikaeri bijinn. It is said that the way a woman looks back when someone calls out to her is beautiful. A woman who looks beautiful when she turns around and shows her profile. Moronobu Hishikawa's ``Beauty in Return'' is famous. In Japan, asymmetry is considered beautiful. (In the West, symmetry is considered beautiful.) This kokeshi doll expresses the beauty of left and right asymmetry. There are only a few asymmetrical Kokeshi dolls. Condition: There are stains on the neck, other scuffs, and small scratches. There is a good atmosphere. It is a product from 1993 on the back. This is a vintage item from over 30 years ago. Please pardon. Height: 33cm Maximum width: 6.5cm Weight: 410g