{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-kokeshi-by-kon-akira-46889","title":"Vintage Japanese Kokeshi by Kon Akira","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinctive vintage Japanese wooden figure by Kon Akira (今見), titled “Shinobi Dochu” (忍び道中).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece features an unusually elongated cylindrical body with a small figure emerging from the top, accompanied by a bold circular wooden element with hand-painted Japanese characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts highly stylized proportions and graphic construction give the piece a remarkably modern and sculptural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKON AKIRA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is identified as a work by Kon Akira (今見).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than following the familiar rounded form associated with many traditional kokeshi, this work uses an elongated body, simplified facial features, painted geometric details, and an unconventional layered construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHINOBI DOCHU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is titled “Shinobi Dochu” (忍び道中).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unusual composition gives the figure a playful sense of narrative while remaining highly abstract in form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of exposed wood grain, restrained painted details, Japanese lettering, and the narrow vertical silhouette makes it particularly compelling as a small Japanese folk-art object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDISPLAY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its identity as a Japanese doll, the piece can be appreciated as a small wooden sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts narrow proportions make it particularly suitable for display on a shelf, desk, cabinet, or alongside ceramics and other Japanese craft objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 14.5 cm \/ 5.71 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth:\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 4 cm \/ 1.57 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Kon Akira (今見)\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Shinobi Dochu (忍び道中)\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Wood\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Japanese wooden doll \/ folk art object\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod: Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no noticeable major damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor signs of age and surface variation may be present, consistent with a vintage wooden handcrafted object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variations in wood grain, surface, painting, and construction are part of the character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer carefully to the photographs for the exact condition.\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":53965907722547,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_125446.jpg?v=1788148983","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-japanese-kokeshi-by-kon-akira-46889","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}