Vintage Hand Painted Wooden Nesting Dolls – Comical Faces, Numbered & Signed

This whimsical vintage set of five, egg shaped, hand-painted wooden nesting dolls features a series of comical, caricature-style faces with vivid expressions and colorful detailing. Each doll displays unique personality and craftsmanship, showing influences from mid-20th-century folk art styles, likely Eastern European or Japanese export from the 1960s–1970s. The largest doll stands almost 4 inches tall, and the smallest measures just over half an inch.
Inside one of the dolls is a handwritten number — “1786” — suggesting it was part of a limited or numbered production run. The set is in good vintage condition, showing only minor wear from age and handling. Paint remains vibrant, with no major chips or cracks. 
The humor and individuality of each face make this set a wonderful conversation piece and a standout addition to any folk art or vintage toy collection.