{"product_id":"k25176-sosaku-kokeshi-by-kishi-sadao-岸貞男","title":"K25176 - Sōsaku Kokeshi by Kishi Sadao 岸貞男","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis refined Sōsaku Kokeshi by celebrated artist Kishi Sadao (岸貞男) embodies the quiet elegance and natural harmony that define his artistic legacy. Crafted with a beautifully balanced silhouette, the doll features Kishi’s characteristic clean lines and restrained aesthetic, allowing the warmth and grain of the wood to remain an essential part of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure’s serene face, with its gently narrowed eyes and delicate expression, conveys a deep sense of calm and introspection. Subtle floral motifs delicately painted across the body evoke the fleeting beauty of seasonal blossoms. Rendered in muted earthy tones with understated brushwork, the decoration enhances the doll’s tranquil atmosphere without overwhelming its minimalist form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Kishi Sadao (1932–1998) is regarded as one of the most important figures in Japan’s Sōsaku Kokeshi movement. Over his prolific career, he created hundreds of works that successfully bridged modern artistic sensibilities with traditional Japanese spirituality and symbolism. Nature served as one of his deepest inspirations — especially wheat and wild plants associated with the Wheat Festival of Korobe Gorge, motifs that frequently appeared throughout his oeuvre as symbols of life’s quiet cycles and enduring beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKishi’s exceptional craftsmanship and artistic innovation earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Prime Minister’s Award and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award (METI). His works are admired for their refined simplicity, emotional warmth, and harmonious proportions, qualities that continue to resonate strongly with collectors of creative kokeshi today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 7 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E5%B2%B8%E8%B2%9E%E7%94%B7\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore works by Kishi Sadao 岸貞男\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈25cm","offer_id":57326950613323,"sku":"K25176","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_1737e405-5579-4e5d-8f42-6999243b3804.jpg?v=1778921611","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/k25176-sosaku-kokeshi-by-kishi-sadao-%e5%b2%b8%e8%b2%9e%e7%94%b7","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}