{"product_id":"vintage-dazaifu-japanese-mother-child-46399","title":"Vintage Dazaifu Japanese Mother \u0026 Child Kokeshi Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful vintage Japanese mother-and-child kokeshi, featuring an unusually elegant and narrative composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding approximately 24 cm \/ 9.45 in tall, the figure depicts a mother gently holding a small child in her arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the simple cylindrical silhouette associated with many kokeshi, this piece has a remarkably slender, elongated form and carefully constructed figurative details, giving it the presence of a small wooden sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOTHER \u0026amp; CHILD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mother is depicted holding a sleeping child close to her body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer restrained facial expression and elongated proportions contrast beautifully with the tiny child, creating a quiet and intimate composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section projects outward around the child, almost like a protective embrace, making the relationship between the two figures the central feature of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCRANE MOTIF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark wooden body is richly decorated with hand-painted cranes, flowers, foliage, and delicate colored details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCranes are a longstanding motif in Japanese art and decorative culture, traditionally associated with longevity and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the nearly black body, the white cranes and pale blue, green, yellow, and red details create a particularly striking graphic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDAZAIFU MARK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden base bears the Japanese inscription “大宰府” (Dazaifu).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDazaifu is a historic place name in Fukuoka, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription is retained as an important identifying detail of the piece. The exact maker or workshop is currently unknown, so no further attribution has been made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCULPTURAL OBJECT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its identity as a kokeshi, this piece can be appreciated as a small Japanese figurative sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptionally narrow silhouette, mother-and-child composition, dark painted surface, and detailed crane decoration give it a strong visual presence despite its relatively compact scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works beautifully as a standalone object on a shelf, console, cabinet, or alongside Japanese ceramics, baskets, lacquerware, and other collected objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 24 cm \/ 9.45 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase width:\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 4.5 cm \/ 1.77 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Wood\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Mother and child kokeshi \/ wooden figurative object\u003cbr\u003e\nMarking: 大宰府 (Dazaifu)\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod: Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with no major structural damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some minor marks, surface wear, discoloration, and other signs of age consistent with a vintage wooden object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese signs of age do not significantly detract from the overall appearance of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer carefully to the photographs for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations in the wood, painted decoration, surface, and finish are part of the character of this vintage handcrafted object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind vintage piece. The photographs show the actual item you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53965908312371,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_125556.jpg?v=1788148984","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-dazaifu-japanese-mother-child-46399","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}