{"product_id":"vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-by-yoshida-saiho-45759","title":"Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Yoshida Saiho","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinctive vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi by Yoshida Saiho (吉田斉穂), an artist associated with Japan’s postwar creative kokeshi movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding approximately 14 cm \/ 5.51 in tall, this small work has an exceptionally sculptural composition, combining an elongated teardrop-shaped wooden body, broad circular headpiece, cord details, projecting elements, and a geometric wooden base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOSHIDA SAIHO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Saiho (吉田斉穂) is documented as a Japanese modern \/ creative kokeshi artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis name appears among the artists featured in the 1969 Japanese publication “Kokeshi: Its Tradition and Creation,” which documented important makers working within the development of modern creative kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece bears the artist’s signature on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work moves considerably beyond the familiar cylindrical silhouette of traditional kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dramatically enlarged circular headpiece appears to float above a tiny face, while the rounded body displays the natural growth rings and coloration of the wood as an important part of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraided cord and small projecting wooden elements introduce additional texture and dimensionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of geometric construction, exposed wood grain, dark burned tones, and asymmetrical details gives the piece a distinctly modernist character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCULPTURAL KOKESHI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSosaku Kokeshi — often translated as “creative kokeshi” — allowed individual artists greater freedom in form, carving, surface treatment, and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is particularly compelling as a small sculptural object rather than simply a decorative doll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact scale and strong silhouette make it suitable for display on a shelf, desk, cabinet, or alongside Japanese ceramics, lacquerware, baskets, and other collected objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 14 cm \/ 5.51 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth:\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 4.5 cm \/ 1.77 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Yoshida Saiho (吉田斉穂)\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Sosaku \/ creative kokeshi\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Wood\u003cbr\u003e\nMarking: Artist signature on reverse\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 are some light surface rubs and minor signs of age, but no noticeable major damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece remains clean and displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer carefully to the photographs for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variations in the wood grain, coloration, carving, and surface are part of the character of this vintage handcrafted work.\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":53965908279603,"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_125620.jpg?v=1788148983","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-by-yoshida-saiho-45759","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}