{"product_id":"kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-tsuchiyu-abe-kazue-36cm","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi - Tsuchiyu Style - Signed Abe Kazue (阿部 計英) - 36cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"437\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Tsuchiyu Onsen (Fukushima Prefecture), found in Kanagawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"573\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heisei Era, dated H16 (2004) – the craftsman was 67 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsuchiyu-kei (土湯系)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"679\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"679\"\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abe Kazue (阿部計英, 1937–2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"725\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"739\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted turned wood, original varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"790\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"814\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calligraphed in black ink on the base: 「土湯 阿部計英 作 H16 4\/8」(Tsuchiyu Abe Kazue saku, Heisei 16)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"962\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition – slight natural signs of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003e🧑 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1063\"\u003eThe craftsman: Abe Kazue (阿部計英, 1937–2017)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eMaster of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003eTsuchiyu-kei\u003c\/strong\u003e style, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1144\"\u003eAbe Kazue\u003c\/strong\u003e came from a prestigious lineage of wood craftsmen. Born in Tsuchiyu Onsen in 1937, he was the son of the famous Abe Hiroshi and grandson of Abe Kinzo. He learned turning from childhood before officially becoming his father's apprentice in 1955. He thus maintained a unique style blending \u003cstrong data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003eancient tradition and modern softness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1987\" data-start=\"1575\"\u003eAfter his father's death in 1984, Kazue continued his work solo, creating kokeshi with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1667\"\u003ebalanced forms\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003eserene faces\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003emeticulously drawn patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e. He stopped producing in 2007 due to health reasons but still made a few pieces around 2016. This kokeshi, dated 2004, is therefore one of his \u003cstrong data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003elast accomplished creations\u003c\/strong\u003e, marked by beautiful artistic maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1997\"\u003eAesthetic details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2138\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"2030\"\u003e36 cm Japanese kokeshi\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in \u003cstrong data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2073\"\u003eHeisei 16 (2004)\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodies the quintessential Tsuchiyu style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2266\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2156\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e, well-rounded \u003cstrong data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003ehead\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003eJanome\u003c\/strong\u003e (蛇の目, “snake’s eye”) motif with concentric red and black circles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2381\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2298\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003eDelicately painted face\u003c\/strong\u003e, with almond-shaped eyes in futae-mabuta style and a meditative expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2471\" data-start=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2406\" data-start=\"2384\"\u003eStylized hair\u003c\/strong\u003e framed by pretty red ribbons, a distinctive element of the Abe lineage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2671\" data-start=\"2474\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2490\" data-start=\"2474\"\u003eSlender body\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sober and powerful decoration: wide red bands, thin blue lines, and a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2607\" data-start=\"2574\"\u003epurple crosshatch pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e (reminiscent of certain traditional textile patterns from Tōhoku).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2903\" data-start=\"2887\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2903\" data-start=\"2890\"\u003eWe love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA late work by a great master, rare and collectible. We love the perfect alliance between the\u003cstrong\u003e rigor of the Tsuchiyu style\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003esensitive personal interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"3098\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"3098\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFinally, its large and imposing size, perfect for decorating an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kokeshi has its story… Explore our complete selection to find the one that speaks to you.\u003cbr data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"406\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection of handcrafted Japanese Kokeshi dolls – KOGEDO\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kokeshi\"\u003e→ [Access the Kokeshi collection]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52181956559187,"sku":"K45","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kokeshi-tsuchiyu-vintage-abe-kazue-face.jpg?v=1761122624","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/kokeshi-japonaise-vintage-tsuchiyu-abe-kazue-36cm","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}