{"product_id":"takamizawa-kazuo-sosaku-kokeshi-wooden-doll-with-camellia-motif-signed","title":"Takamizawa Kazuo Sosaku Kokeshi Wooden Doll with Camellia Motif, Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eA creative (sōsaku) kokeshi doll by Takamizawa Kazuo. The rounded, full body is decorated with hand-painted camellia flowers in red, set against a deep green ground with pale yellow leaves. The head is polished in glossy black, giving the piece a festive yet refined Japanese aesthetic that suits an entrance hall or a living room display shelf, among other spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakamizawa Kazuo (高見沢一夫), also known by the artist name 'Kazuo,' is a recognized maker of sōsaku kokeshi (creative kokeshi), the free-form style of wooden kokeshi dolls distinct from the regional 'traditional' kokeshi lineages. He is documented as a recipient of the Prime Minister's Award (内閣総理大臣賞), one of the most prestigious honors given in Japan's kokeshi competitions, indicating high recognition within the sōsaku kokeshi craft community. His pieces are noted for glossy black-lacquered heads paired with hand-painted floral motifs, such as camellia (椿) designs, on rounded wooden bodies. Works bearing his mark typically carry a red workshop stamp on the base identifying the piece as his. His kokeshi are now considered increasingly scarce collector's items, as production under his name is no longer ongoing and pieces rarely appear on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter approx. 8.5 cm, Height approx. 15.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No conspicuous stains, but there is some minor scratching. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kura Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43144435466338,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/m91937071001_1.jpg?v=1784903945","url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/products\/takamizawa-kazuo-sosaku-kokeshi-wooden-doll-with-camellia-motif-signed","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}