{"product_id":"vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-by-masao-watanabe","title":"Vintage Sosaku kokeshi by Masao Watanabe (1917-2007)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kokeshi doll by Masao Watanabe is a fine example of modern (sōsaku) kokeshi craftsmanship. The figure is carved from light-toned wood and features a softly rounded head with a gentle, serene facial expression. The eyes are painted in a simple, expressive black style, complemented by subtly arched brows and a small red mouth, conveying warmth and calm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe head shows natural wood grain with a darker, conical top, a characteristic detail often seen in Watanabe’s work. The body is tall and elegantly tapered, emphasizing balance and simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA standout feature is the hand-painted decoration on the torso: a detailed natural motif depicting autumnal foliage, chestnut leaves and burrs, rendered in earthy browns and muted reds. The design feels organic and seasonal, reflecting a strong connection to nature, which is a recurring theme in Masao Watanabe’s work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, this kokeshi combines refined carving with poetic surface decoration, expressing both traditional Japanese aesthetics and the individual artistic sensibility of the maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitled “Chestnut”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 25,5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 670g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease look carefully at the pictures to determine the condition of the kokeshi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kokeshiparadise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53281600373082,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3518\/8995\/files\/A17E481B-D6F6-4E4C-8804-22C584A4CDE8.jpg?v=1767978612","url":"https:\/\/kokeshiparadise.com\/products\/vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-by-masao-watanabe","provider":"kokeshiparadise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}