Kokeshi by Shozan Shido

Details

Description

This is Shozan Shido's most famous kokeshi. It is a tribute to one of Japan's most famous dancers. It is … Read more This is Shozan Shido's most famous kokeshi. It is a tribute to one of Japan's most famous dancers. It is titled 'Osono the Dancer.' This kokeshi has such elegance.

Shido Shozan was born in 1932. He was originally a traditional Yamagata artisan. He later moved to Yonezawa, which greatly influenced some of his designs to represent Yonezawa motifs. His later work also often uses natural wood grain to bring out delicate and beautiful designs. Shido has won numerous awards including the prestigious Prime Minister's Award. His kokeshi are among the most popular and sought after by collectors worldwide which makes them expensive. Shido-San died in 1995.

Please examine the images carefully to evaluate the quality of this Kokereshi. This Kokeshi has some signs of wear and a residue of adhesive on his foot. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution See less