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Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Omiyage Souvenir お土産 – Zao Onsen 蔵王温泉 Mount Zao and Poem – 30.5 cm
Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Omiyage Souvenir お土産 – Zao Onsen 蔵王温泉 Mount Zao and Poem – 30.5 cm
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📐 Features
- Origin: Japan, Zao Onsen (蔵王温泉), Yamagata Prefecture
- Period: Shōwa era, circa 1950–1990
- Style: Shingata Kokeshi / Omiyage souvenir (お土産)
- Artisan: Unregistered, location signature "Zao Onsen"
- Height: 30.5 cm
- Material: Raw Japanese birch wood, hand-painted
- Signature: "Zao Onsen" 蔵王 inscription on the body
- Condition: Very good vintage condition, no major flaws.
Description
This souvenir kokeshi pays homage to Zao Onsen (蔵王温泉), a famous hot spring resort in Yamagata Prefecture, nestled in the volcanic landscapes of Mount Zao. This iconic Japanese location is renowned for its hot springs, spectacular mountains, and magnificent caldera, offering a powerful and deeply poetic natural setting.
Its body of raw Japanese birch retains a beautiful organic presence, with its natural bark and characterful irregularities. The hand-painted decoration, on a deep black background, depicts Mount Zao in white, accompanied by a calligraphed poem. The black and white contrast is superb, very elegant, and the painting is particularly well executed.
About Omiyage Kokeshi
Omiyage kokeshi were artisanal souvenirs sold in Japanese tourist regions during the Shōwa era. Each piece evokes a famous place, a hot spring resort, a mountain, or a notable landscape.
Those linked to places like Zao Onsen are particularly endearing, as they preserve the memory of a trip, an onsen, or an exceptional Japanese panorama. Today, they are sought after for their authenticity, their popular charm, and their direct connection to the Japan of traditional souvenirs.
🦝 Our Opinion
A superb souvenir kokeshi linked to a magnificent place in Japan: Zao Onsen and Mount Zao!
We love its raw Japanese birch wood, its adorable face typical of omiyage kokeshi, and especially its very stylish black and white decoration. A charming piece, perfect for lovers of onsen, Japanese mountains, and authentic Japanese objects.
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