{"product_id":"exclusive-sosaku-kokeshi-by-shido-shozan-1932-1996","title":"Exclusive Sosaku kokeshi by Shido Shozan (1932-1995)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esosaku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (creative) kokeshi doll is a masterpiece by the highly celebrated and award-winning master artisan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShido Shozan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1932–1995). Renowned for fusing traditional Japanese folk art with mid-century modern aesthetics, Shozan beautifully highlights the natural essence of the wood in this exceptionally sleek, minimalist design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual Characteristics \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\u003eSleek Modern Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The doll features an elegant, elongated silhouette with a tapering body that resembles a stylized, abstract kimono or gown, marked by a simple V-neck indentation at the collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Hairstyle \u0026amp; Topknot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The most striking feature is the sculptural, helmet-like bob haircut that dramatically frames the head. It is crowned by a remarkably tall, flared spindle topknot or hairpin structure that adds striking verticality and theatrical grace to the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerene Minimalist Face:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tucked beneath the heavy, perfectly contoured wooden bangs is a small, peaceful face. It features incredibly delicate, minimalist brushstrokes portraying closed eyes and a tiny mouth\/nose, evoking a deep sense of serenity, modesty, or shyness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Wood Grain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crafted with masterly precision, the doll showcases a rich, warm brown tone with fluid, vertical grain patterns flowing continuously through the hair and body, allowing the organic beauty of the material to serve as its primary ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece stands as a stunning representation of Shozan's signature style, making it a highly collectible and timeless work of Japanese sculptural art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 35cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 650g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease always take a close look to the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kokeshiparadise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54392876663130,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/A46188BF-310D-4FC0-B62B-5CE2A443D4FB.jpg?v=1783282404","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/products\/exclusive-sosaku-kokeshi-by-shido-shozan-1932-1996","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}