{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-shingata-signee-kiyohara-takao-36cm","title":"Large Vintage Japanese Kokeshi – Shingata Style – Signed Kiyohara Takao 清原たかを – 36 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ma6v4z\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1163\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kokeshi Shingata (新型)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 清原たかを (Kiyohara Takao)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, found in Yamagata Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa period (1960-1970)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 36 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turned wood, hand-painted, varnished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: black calligraphy under the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: good condition with slight age-related patina, some signs of wear and patina (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"669\" data-start=\"359\"\u003eThis large kokeshi doll features a long, cylindrical body adorned with large, hand-painted red camellia flowers, enhanced with elegant black leaves, all finished with a dark, very modern varnish.\u003cbr data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"584\"\u003eThe minimalist and gentle face embodies the serenity characteristic of Japanese kokeshi, and the modernity of the shingata style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"680\"\u003eAbout the artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"706\"\u003eKiyohara Takao (清原たかを) is one of the great names in 20th-century kokeshi. Born in 1916, he dedicated his life to the art of woodturning and painting.\u003cbr data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"863\"\u003eKnown for his original and refined creations, mainly in the shingata 新型 style, he won several awards in kokeshi competitions in Japan.\u003cbr data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"984\"\u003eHis pieces are now sought after by collectors for their finesse and unique personality.\u003cstrong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003eSpecifics of the Shingata 新型 style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003eShingata kokeshi, which appeared 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\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eThis large kokeshi is a typical model by Kiyohara Takao, combining the mastery of an award-winning artisan and the charm of the Shingata style. It is a beautiful example of post-war Japanese craftsmanship, both decorative and steeped in history. It has a very modern style and its patina gives it a lovely head!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51615566922067,"sku":"K86","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/poupee-japonaise-kokeshi-shingata-kiyohara-takao-camelia-36cm-vue-face.jpg?v=1769077936","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-style-shingata-signee-kiyohara-takao-36cm","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}