{"product_id":"k25164-hijiori-kokeshi-by-minosuke-sato-佐藤巳之助","title":"K25164 - Hijiori Kokeshi by Minosuke Sato 佐藤巳之助","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Hijiori-style kokeshi by Minosuke Sato 佐藤巳之助 (1905–1977) is a quietly expressive piece that reflects the understated elegance and craftsmanship of the Hijiori tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll features a softly rounded head with a warm, aged patina, giving it a gentle, timeworn character. The face is delicately drawn, with slightly arched eyes, a fine, elongated nose, and small pursed lips that create a subtle, almost introspective expression. The hair is painted in a deep black cap with rounded side sections, framing the face in a simple yet balanced manner typical of Hijiori works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slender, cylindrical body is modestly decorated, allowing the natural wood grain to remain visible and appreciated. Faint red floral motifs—likely stylized chrysanthemums—emerge softly from the surface, accompanied by thin horizontal bands near the center and base. The restrained decoration and muted palette give the piece a calm, almost poetic presence, emphasizing material and form over ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinosuke Sato was born in 1905 in Hijiori Onsen and trained under his father, Sato Shusuke, from a young age. He later worked in Sendai, where he refined his woodworking skills and established his own workshop. His kokeshi were distributed through major outlets such as Fukufuku Shokai and were documented in early kokeshi literature, marking him as an important figure in the development and dissemination of Hijiori-style dolls. He also passed his techniques on to the next generation, including his son and apprentices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 7 x 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈25cm","offer_id":57059785539915,"sku":"K25164","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_08907b41-8e7c-405a-bcf7-2f2ded164907.jpg?v=1776499531","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/k25164-hijiori-kokeshi-by-minosuke-sato-%e4%bd%90%e8%97%a4%e5%b7%b3%e4%b9%8b%e5%8a%a9","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}