{"product_id":"grande-kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-tsuchiyu-sato-sashima-37-5cm","title":"Large vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Tsuchiyu style – signed Satō Sashima (佐藤 佐志馬) – 37.5cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"396\" data-start=\"374\"\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"400\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, \u003cstrong data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"431\"\u003eTsuchiyu Onsen 土湯温泉\u003c\/strong\u003e region, found in Fukushima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"494\" data-start=\"484\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"510\" data-start=\"497\"\u003eShōwa Era\u003c\/strong\u003e, estimated around the 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"535\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"537\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dentō kokeshi 伝統こけし, Tsuchiyu-kei 土湯系\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"608\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"624\"\u003eSatō Sashima 佐藤佐志馬\u003c\/strong\u003e (1907–1985)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"728\" data-start=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted, natural finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"731\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"745\"\u003e37.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (large kokeshi, sought-after size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"796\"\u003ePatterns\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circular red, black, purple, and natural wood bands, finely drawn fringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"889\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ink calligraphy under the base 土湯 佐藤佐志馬作\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"947\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good antique condition, even patina consistent with age, purple partially faded, small mark under the left side of the face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003eThe Artisan: Satō Sashima 佐藤佐志馬 (1907–1985)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1068\"\u003eBorn on February 19, 1907, in Noji Onsen (Fukushima Prefecture), Satō Sashima was a major figure of the Tsuchiyu school. Trained in woodturning at a very young age by his father, Satō Yoshikichi, he developed a highly technical style. After World War II, he devoted himself fully to making kokeshi, perfecting a personal style renowned for its finesse and precision, especially in the drawing of his fringes. He trained many disciples and presided over the Tsuchiyu Woodcarving Association for many years. He passed away in 1985 at the age of 79. Critic Shikama Tokio called him \"the champion of the Tsuchiyu kokeshi school.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eAesthetic Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2407\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003eThis large kokeshi features a peaceful face with half-closed eyes, typical of Tsuchiyu. \u003cspan\u003eIt showcases the characteristic technique of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"927\"\u003e\"whale eyes\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"960\" data-start=\"949\"\u003ekujira-me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) which Sashima perfected in the 1960s, giving his kokeshi a more lively and intense expression, in contrast to the general softness of the Tsuchiyu style. The fringe, executed with extreme precision, gives the doll a soft and balanced expression typical of his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003e🦝 We love:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2609\" data-start=\"2431\"\u003eA large and rare master kokeshi, in a sought-after 37.5cm size, perfect for brightening up any interior! We really love Satō Sashima's iconic simple yet very refined style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2707\" data-start=\"2420\"\u003eContinue your journey into the heart of old Japan with our complete collection of kokeshi dolls.\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"Collection of handmade Japanese Kokeshi dolls – KOGEDO\"\u003e→ [Discover all kokeshi]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52687311176019,"sku":"K84","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-traditionnelle-japonaise-grande-taille-37-5cm.webp?v=1767106492","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/grande-kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-tsuchiyu-sato-sashima-37-5cm","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}