{"product_id":"k25083-yamagata-by-kobayashi-seijiro-小林清次郎","title":"K25083 - Yamagata by Kobayashi Seijirō 小林清次郎","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Yamagata-style kokeshi features the distinctive craftsmanship of Kobayashi Seijirō (1918–2015) a kokeshi artisan from Yamagata Prefecture who was active primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century. Known for his bold and stylized brushwork, Seijirō's dolls stand out for their strong visual presence and classic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll displays a tall, cylindrical body with deep red horizontal bands at the shoulders and base. A large kanji character (寿, \"kotobuki\" meaning “longevity” or “congratulations”) is prominently painted in expressive calligraphy, which is a signature motif often seen in Seijirō’s work. This imparts not only visual drama but also a traditional message of good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is round and slightly larger in proportion, with sharply painted bangs and side hair, arched eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, and a small red mouth—all conveying a calm, dignified expression typical of the Yamagata tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobayashi Seijirō was part of a generation of Yamagata artisans who helped shape and formalize the regional kokeshi identity. His works are now appreciated for their strong personality and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 7 x 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E5%B0%8F%E6%9E%97%E6%B8%85%E6%AC%A1%E9%83%8E\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;\"\u003eMore works by Kobayashi Seijirō 小林清次郎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈25cm","offer_id":55971679633739,"sku":"K25084","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_5072525a-cfb3-4ab6-9086-abe92320d131.jpg?v=1764013752","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/k25083-yamagata-by-kobayashi-seijiro-%e5%b0%8f%e6%9e%97%e6%b8%85%e6%ac%a1%e9%83%8e","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}