{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-sosaku-kimono-sansaku-sekiguchi-17cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi - Sōsaku style red kimono – signed Sansaku Sekiguchi (関口三作) – 17 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"824\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"827\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"852\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, probably Shibukawa (Gunma prefecture), discovered in Fukushima prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"920\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"920\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa era, 1960s-90s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"961\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"961\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sōsaku Kokeshi (創作こけし)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eCraftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sansaku Sekiguchi (関口三作, 1925–2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1131\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stamp under the base with the mention 意匠登録出願中 (registered design) no. 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good vintage condition with a noticeable patina, visible wear on the wood, small marks on the kimono and one sleeve. Movable sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003e🧑🎨 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003eThe artisan: Sansaku Sekiguchi (関口三作, 1925–2018)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003eRecognized as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eone of the greatest masters\u003c\/strong\u003e of sōsaku kokeshi, Sekiguchi Sansaku was the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1560\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003eonly artisan to officially receive the title of \"Master of Creative Kokeshi\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japan. Trained in traditional Japanese painting (nihonga), he began turning wood in the 1950s and devoted himself fully to creative kokeshi from 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2117\" data-start=\"1748\"\u003eHis works blend innovative forms, contemporary expressiveness, and minimalist elegance.\u003cbr data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1836\"\u003eThis kokeshi, with its red floral furisode (luxurious long-sleeved kimono) and separately sculpted sleeves, is typical of his most recognizable production. It embodies all the tenderness of his style — faces with peaceful gazes, balanced compositions, and exceptional care in execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2219\" data-start=\"2119\"\u003eHis family workshop is still active today in Shibukawa, with his children and grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003e🦝\u003cstrong data-end=\"2240\" data-start=\"2229\"\u003eWe love\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eHer \u003cstrong data-end=\"341\" data-start=\"319\"\u003earticulated furisode sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e, rare on a kokeshi, give her a great style. You can change her pose to bring her to life!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"788\" data-start=\"517\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"520\"\u003egentle face\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"552\"\u003efine eyelashes and a discreet smile\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodies the delicacy characteristic of Sansaku Sekiguchi and gives her a truly kawaii look!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"790\"\u003eHer \u003cstrong data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"793\"\u003ebeautiful patina\u003c\/strong\u003e, marked by the years, tells her story. And in her \u003cstrong data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"879\"\u003eyoung maiko\u003c\/strong\u003e appearance, one could imagine her strolling through Gion, Kyoto, at nightfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"790\"\u003eA true crush!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51894238314835,"sku":"K40","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-sansaku-sekiguchi-vintage-showa-fleur-rouge-face.jpg?v=1757946402","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-sosaku-kimono-sansaku-sekiguchi-17cm","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}