VINTAGE KOKESHI by SHIDO SHOZAN

This is a very elegant Vintage Kokeshi by Shozan Shido. She has very feminine curves and the wood is just spectacular. She has aged so lovely!  

Shido Shozan was born in Oita prefecture in 1932. Originally, he was a traditional Yamagata artisan and attended the Chuo University in Tokyo. He later moved to Yonezawa which greatly influenced some of his designs to depict Yonezawa motifs. His later work also often uses the natural wood grain to bring out delicate and beautiful designs. Shido won numerous awards including the prestigious Prime Minister Award. His kokeshi are arguably amongst the most popular, and sought by collectors all over the world making them highly expensive. Shido-San passed away in 1995.

This elegant kokeshi is 25cm tall and in excellent condition with artist hanko seal on her back. (see pic)