{"product_id":"exclusive-vintage-creative-kokeshi-by-aida-harumine-1926-1998-with-original-box-2","title":"Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By Aida Seiho (Harumine)(1926-1998) - With plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a finely crafted traditional Japanese kokeshi doll by Aida Seiho, an accomplished woodturner known for refined forms and elegant surface decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe doll is carved from solid wood. It features a tall, cylindrical body and a small, rounded head with a simple, serene facial expression, characteristic of classic kokeshi aesthetics. The head is topped with a smooth, rounded handle-like knob, a distinctive design element often associated with master craftsmen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the upper and lower sections of the body are decorated with delicately engraved and painted susuki (Japanese pampas grass) motifs, rendered in soft white and muted gold tones. These seasonal plants symbolize autumn and add a sense of quiet movement and balance to the composition. The subtle contrast between the carved lines and the polished surface gives the piece depth and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe doll is accompanied by its original wooden artist’s plaque, bearing Aida Seiho’s calligraphy and red seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, this kokeshi embodies a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship, natural beauty, and restrained decoration, making it an excellent example of high-quality, signed Japanese folk art and a valuable addition to any kokeshi or Japanese art collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Yonezawa, Yamagata prefecture in 1926 and died in 1998, he was one of the founders of creative kokeshi in the 60s. During his career he has received numerous awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eshe is titled “Bunko” what means “Elegance”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 30,5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 580g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look carefully at the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kokeshiparadise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53278058086746,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/18F81D58-BFAF-4A36-9AA6-4F77810F7DBF.jpg?v=1767959029","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/en-be\/products\/exclusive-vintage-creative-kokeshi-by-aida-harumine-1926-1998-with-original-box-2","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}