{"product_id":"exclusive-vintage-kokeshi-by-shozan-shido-1932-1995-with-original-box-45-5-cm","title":"Exclusive Vintage Kokeshi by Shozan Shido (1932-1995) | Titled: やまぶき - Yamabuki | With Original Box | 45,5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sosaku kokeshi has such elegance with her big bow on her back. Her title refers to the Japanese kerria, a shrub with bright yellow flowers. Its scientific name is Kerria japonica. In classical Japanese literature and poetry, yamabuki often symbolizes spring, elegance, or sometimes unspoken feelings (there’s a famous poetic association with silence and beauty).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kokeshi has a very recognizable face and a slim design that is similar to Osono The Dancer, Shozan's best known kokeshi. He \u003cspan\u003euses the natural wood grain to bring out a delicate and beautiful design. \u003c\/span\u003eThis lady can really brighten up your house! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 45,5 cm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter foot: 4,4 cm  \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 326 g.  \u003cbr\u003eStyle: Creative - Sosaku \u003cbr\u003eSigned by the artisan: No, but the box is \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. This kokeshi her head piece is a little bit loose when you wobble it hard. The old glue must have lost her strenght.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort Bio of Shido Shozan (1932 - 1995)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShido 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fakapapa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57085738058059,"sku":"J67-19","price":482.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/0672\/1417\/files\/DSCF6918_afaa9f90-947e-4457-acc8-6fedc8dd1556.jpg?v=1776787501","url":"https:\/\/fakapapa.com\/products\/exclusive-vintage-kokeshi-by-shozan-shido-1932-1995-with-original-box-45-5-cm","provider":"Fakapapa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}