{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-ginzan-momoru-izu-30cm","title":"Rare vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Naruko Ginzan Oshin – signed Momoru Izu 伊豆護 – 30.5cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"217\" data-242\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata), unearthed in Fukushima prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Kokeshi – Naruko (Ginzan-kei sub-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mamoru Izu (伊豆護)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1980s (Shōwa era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lathe-turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e🧑 The Artisan Mamoru Izu (伊豆護, 1925–2019)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eHe is one of the most important figures in the \u003cstrong\u003eNaruko Ginzan\u003c\/strong\u003e style. Born in Ginzan Shinhata, he comes from a lineage of wood artisans: his older brother, Izu Sadao, was trained by master Ando Reitaro. After learning turning as a self-taught craftsman, Mamoru Izu turned to kokeshi in the 1950s. He is now recognized as the Artisan behind the so-called \u003cem data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eOshin\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e kokeshi, popularized in the drama of the same name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eThis kokeshi, typical of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eGinzan-kei\u003c\/strong\u003e style, is distinguished by the subtle balance between the strength of raw wood and the delicacy of the lines. The face, painted with restraint but great finesse, displays a peaceful, almost meditative expression. The black hairstyle is marked with a red Janome pattern. The body reveals the grain and \u003cstrong\u003eknots of the turned wood\u003c\/strong\u003e — a detail sought after by collectors who appreciate the raw materiality of vintage pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eThis style of kokeshi is often associated with the character of \u003cstrong\u003eOshin, the heroine of the cult Japanese TV series from the 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the series, a similar doll is given to her by her mother, becoming a symbol of deep attachment and transmission. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eOur opinion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare and unique\u003c\/strong\u003e Kokeshi style. We love the \u003cstrong\u003evarnished raw wood and the magnificent grain that stands out\u003c\/strong\u003e. A truly modern collector's item!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to delve deeper into the world of traditional Japanese dolls?\u003cbr data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e→ Discover all our \u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eartisan kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\" title=\"Discover our collection of artisan Japanese kokeshi: traditional wooden dolls from Tōhoku, unique signed pieces, Naruko, Tsuchiyu, Yajirō styles…\"\u003eour KOGEDO collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52253881958739,"sku":"K49","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-naruko-ginzan-oshi-mamoru-izu-face.jpg?v=1761904661","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-ginzan-momoru-izu-30cm","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}