{"product_id":"k15171-sosaku-kokeshi-by-usaburo-okamoto-岡本卯三郎","title":"K15171 - Sosaku Kokeshi by Usaburō Okamoto 岡本卯三郎","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare. An unusual vintage Sōsaku Kokeshi (創作こけし) by renowned kokeshi artist Usaburō Okamoto (1917-2009) 岡本卯三郎, combining the refined simplicity of creative kokeshi with the playful character of a Japanese travel souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt distinctive is the large illustrated emblem on the front reading “BULLDOG TOUR – IBARAKI”. At its center is a humorous bulldog smoking a pipe. This kokeshi was produced as a commemorative piece connected with a group tour in Ibaraki Prefecture, making it an interesting intersection of Japanese folk craft, tourism culture, and graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsaburō Okamoto (岡本卯三郎) was an important figure in the development of modern creative kokeshi. His work helped transform the traditional wooden doll into a more individual form of decorative art, emphasizing sculptural silhouettes, expressive use of natural wood, and restrained facial features. He was recognized as a 通産大臣賞作家, a recipient of the prestigious Minister of International Trade and Industry Award for his craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 7 x 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/search?q=%E5%B2%A1%E6%9C%AC%E5%8D%AF%E4%B8%89%E9%83%8E\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore works by Usaburō Okamoto 岡本卯三郎\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈15cm","offer_id":58082645344587,"sku":"K15171","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_19b51a6a-d603-47a8-9d45-28403d66575a.jpg?v=1786299295","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/k15171-sosaku-kokeshi-by-usaburo-okamoto-%e5%b2%a1%e6%9c%ac%e5%8d%af%e4%b8%89%e9%83%8e","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}