Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Yukake by Hideo Ishihara, 1960s

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This expressive kokeshi doll by master artist Hideo Ishihara (1925–1999) belongs to the creative sosaku movement and was crafted in … Read more This expressive kokeshi doll by master artist Hideo Ishihara (1925–1999) belongs to the creative sosaku movement and was crafted in the 1960s.

Dimensions: height 17 cm, diameter 4.5 cm.

Her classic silhouette combines a serene, minimalist facial expression with glossy black hair styled in a traditional bun.

The cylindrical body is hand-painted in deep red lacquer, overlaid with bold black brushstrokes. This abstract motif represents a bamboo forest illuminated by the fiery glow of a setting sun — a poetic scene captured in the title "Yukake | Red Sunset", evoking the fading light filtering through bamboo.

A red stamped signature on the bottom confirms the artist’s authenticity. This vintage piece shows light signs of age that only enhance its charm and character.

A rare sosaku kokeshi with strong symbolism and a striking modern aesthetic — a remarkable piece for collectors of Japanese art and design. This piece has an attribution mark,
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