{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-shingata-yanome-hachizo-30cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi - Shingata style – signed Yanome Hachizō 矢ノ目八蔵 – 30cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"600\" data-start=\"577\"\u003e📐 Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"604\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"604\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, \u003cstrong data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"636\"\u003eShiroishi \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"636\"\u003e白石\u003c\/strong\u003e village, Miyagi prefecture 宮城, discovered in Fukushima prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"686\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"686\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"703\"\u003eShōwa\u003c\/strong\u003e Era, date not specified (made at 71 years old by the artisan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"770\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"770\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"782\"\u003eShingata (新型)\u003c\/strong\u003e, strongly influenced by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"856\" data-start=\"835\"\u003eYajirō-kei\u003c\/strong\u003e style\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"861\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"861\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eYanome Hachizō\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"875\"\u003e矢ノ目八蔵 \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"906\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"954\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"954\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"978\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handwritten calligraphy under the base, with the artisan's age mentioned: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"1068\"\u003e七十一才 (71 years old)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good vintage condition, natural patina, slight wear visible on the varnish in places (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003e📝 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1450\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003eThis antique kokeshi was made by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003eYanome Hachizō\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003e矢ノ目八蔵\u003c\/strong\u003e, an artisan from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003eShiroishi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a village in Miyagi Prefecture, birthplace of the traditional Yajirō style, among the most emblematic in Tōhoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003eSpecifics of the Shingata style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003eShingata kokeshi, which emerged after the war, are distinguished by their creative freedom. Unlike traditional regional styles (\u003cem data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1632\"\u003edentō kokeshi\u003c\/em\u003e), they allow for a variety of shapes and patterns, designed to appeal to a wide audience, particularly the Japanese souvenir market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003eThis kokeshi bears some characteristics of the Yajirō style: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003eslender silhouette, tight in the center\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1608\"\u003estylized floral motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e in vermilion red, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003ea downward-looking face\u003c\/strong\u003e, expressing softness and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1906\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003eUnder the base, the artisan's handwritten inscription indicates that he was \u003cstrong data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1791\"\u003e七十一才 (71 years old)\u003c\/strong\u003e when he made it — a rare and touching detail, testament to carefully transmitted craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"233\"\u003e🦝 We love:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eIts silhouette, halfway between tradition and creative style, typical of \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eshingata (新型)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"426\"\u003ered floral motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e, between chrysanthemums and stylized foliage, are beautifully painted.\u003cbr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eYou certainly won't come across a kokeshi like this every day!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51889682973011,"sku":"K41","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-shingata-yajiro-yanome-hachizo-shiroishi-face.jpg?v=1757871960","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-shingata-yanome-hachizo-30cm","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}