{"product_id":"exclusive-vintage-gumma-kokeshi-by-inosuke-kobayashi-1931-kopie","title":"Exclusive vintage Gumma kokeshi by Inosuke Kobayashi (1931-)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Japanese Creative Kokeshi by Inosuke Kobayashi – Chūji Kunisada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking, finely crafted vintage creative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekokeshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e doll is a masterful creation by the renowned artisan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInosuke Kobayashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe doll features exceptional hand-engraved and hand-painted details, boasting a highly distinctive and three-dimensional design. It comes complete with its original wooden signature plaque (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekofuda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), which identifies both the subject and the maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadwear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The figure wears a large, deeply textured, masterfully carved wooden traveler’s hat that beautifully frames its stern, expressive face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Featuring bold, thick eyebrows and a determined mouth, the face perfectly captures the rugged and authoritative persona of a historical outlaw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The body is beautifully contoured and adorned with a hand-carved, vertically striped traveling cloak (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekappa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) painted in rich shades of blue, green, and earth tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sword:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A standout feature of this piece is the prominent, three-dimensional wooden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekatana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (sword) hilt and guard projecting from the front of the cloak, highlighting the character's background as a swordsman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Subject: The Robin Hood of the Edo Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekokeshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicts the legendary historical figure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChūji Kunisada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1810–1851). Living during the late Edo period, Kunisada was a notorious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyakuza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Japanese mafia) boss, an expert gambler, and a highly skilled swordsman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite his outlaw status, he earned enduring fame and the deep affection of the common people for his remarkable generosity. During severe regional famines, Kunisada used his own wealth to secure food and rescue starving farmers. This noble defiance of the authorities transformed him into a beloved folk hero—frequently celebrated as the \"Robin Hood\" of his region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is not just a beautiful example of mid-century Japanese woodcraft, but a powerful representation of one of Japan's most famous romanticized folk heroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInosuke was born in 1931 in Gunma prefecture and won multiple awards in his career for his kokeshi dolls, He also won the Prime Minister award in 1979. His dolls are usually tall and elegant featuring natural wood colors combined with colorful kimonos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can take the sword of, we will do so for the shipping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 37,5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2500g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look carefully at the pictures to determine the condition of the item. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kokeshiparadise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54397032923482,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/FC5E5089-3F1D-4A49-A8C5-45A47C9F8E49.jpg?v=1783429731","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/en-pt\/products\/exclusive-vintage-gumma-kokeshi-by-inosuke-kobayashi-1931-kopie","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}