{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-sosaku-bambou-kawamura-shoji-24cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Sōsaku Kokeshi – Bamboo Motifs 竹 – Signed Kawamura Shōji 川村昭治 – 24 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"23\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Nagasaki Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa era, dated Shōwa 61-62年度, i.e., 1986-1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kokeshi sōsaku 創作こけし – free artistic creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eKawamura Shōji 川村昭治\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese bamboo\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003etake 竹, black bands and red decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e turned wood, traditional paint, glossy finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e handwritten signature under the base + red stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 宮城県優良県産品 推薦, recommended excellent product from Miyagi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e very good vintage condition, natural patina, small signs of use on the face, partially detached label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eThe artisan: Kawamura Shōji 川村昭治\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"181\"\u003eKawamura Shōji\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese \u003cstrong data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"227\"\u003esōsaku kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e artisan associated with \u003cstrong data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eMiyagi\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefecture, a major historical region for kokeshi in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"335\"\u003eHis sought-after work is distinguished by sober and very graphic compositions, often built around a beautiful contrast between natural wood and deep colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eHis works notably feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eslender silhouettes,\u003cbr data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"713\"\u003ea sharp contrast between natural wood, red, and black,\u003cbr data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"767\"\u003eplant decorations such as Japanese bamboo here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eThe face with delicate eyes gives a gentle and reserved expression. The round head, made of natural wood, is decorated with a stylized black hairstyle with small red ribbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eThe body is painted with a warm red, animated by wood-colored bamboo and wide black bands. The ensemble evokes the suppleness, straightness, and vitality of bamboo in the Japanese imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eMiyagi Label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eThis kokeshi retains its original label:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\"Excellent product from Miyagi Prefecture\u003cbr data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eSelected\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eFiscal Year Shōwa 61-62\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 We love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2485\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA very beautiful Sōsaku Kokeshi by Kawamura Shōji with its bamboos and calm face. The red and black lines give it a modern and graphic style! 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