Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm
Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm

Exclusive Vintage Creative Kokeshi By The famous Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | 48 cm

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This is a spectacular kokeshi by Shido Shozan. She is beautifully shaped with a lovely engraved kimono. What an elegant lady! The natural wood grain is wonderfully showcased. This is a great opportunity to add a rare shozan to your collection!

Height: 48 cm 
Diameter foot: 5,7 cm  
Weight: 1140 g.  
Style: Creative - Sosaku
Signed by the artisan: Yes

Please look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. This kokeshi is in very good condition for vintage. 

 

Short Bio of Shido Shozan (1932 - 1995)

Shido Shozan was born in Oita prefecture in 1932. Originally, he was a traditional Yamagata artisan and attended the Chuo University in Tokyo. He later moved to Yonezawa which greatly influenced some of his designs to depict Yonezawa motifs. His later work also often uses the natural wood grain to bring out delicate and beautiful designs. Shido won numerous awards including the prestigious Prime Minister Award. His kokeshi are arguably amongst the most popular, and sought by collectors all over the world making them highly expensive. Shido-San passed away in 1995.