{"product_id":"traditional-yamagata-kokeshi-by-seitaro-kobayashi","title":"K20055 - Yamagata by Seitaro Kobayashi 小林誠太郎","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Yamagata-style kokeshi by Seitaro Kobayashi 小林誠太郎, representation of refined folk craftsmanship from the Tōhoku region. With a tall, elegant body and rounded head, the doll is painted in warm vermillion hues and floral motifs typical of the Yamagata tradition. The surface bears a mellow sheen and natural patina from age, giving the piece a quiet dignity. Her softly rendered facial expression with almond eyes and delicate brows reflects the calm, introspective aesthetic often found in Seitaro's later works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle restoration of traditional Kurayoshi-era designs is evident in the composition, echoing styles his father Seizo originally created. The harmonious balance of form, color, and expression makes this doll a refined addition to any kokeshi collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeitaro Kobayashi was born on November 7, 1926, in Muikamachi, Yamagata City, as the eldest son of master craftsman Seizo Kobayashi. His younger brother, Chujiro Kobayashi, also became a well-known kokeshi artisan. Seitaro began training in woodturning and painting at a young age under his father’s guidance, and by the late 1930s, he was already creating kokeshi dolls of his own. He was first introduced as a kokeshi artist in the 1940 publication Ko, issue 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis career paused during WWII when he was conscripted in 1943, but he returned to his family workshop after the war and installed a powered potter’s wheel in 1947, marking a new phase of productivity and technical refinement. He passed away on April 4, 2005, at the age of 80, leaving behind a significant legacy in the world of traditional Yamagata kokeshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6 x 6 x 22.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E5%B0%8F%E6%9E%97%E8%AA%A0%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore works by Seitaro Kobayashi 小林誠太郎\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈20cm","offer_id":53328393699659,"sku":"K20055","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1_496fecd1-615d-4882-8382-a36a25e48fc8.jpg?v=1757168972","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/traditional-yamagata-kokeshi-by-seitaro-kobayashi","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}