{"product_id":"signed-vintage-creative-kokeshi-doll-japan-1960s","title":"Signed Vintage Creative Kokeshi Doll - Japan, 1960s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eA creative kokeshi doll from post-war Japan, carved and painted with a confident, graphic hand. The elongated form is elegant, with a narrow waist and softly weighted base that gives it real presence. We love the geometric patterns that bring rhythm to the surface without feeling decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eThe doll is signed in Japanese with a hand-brushed inscription and seal mark, pointing to an individual maker rather than workshop production. The painting feels deliberate and well judged: matte black areas sit deep in the grain, lighter strokes remain visible, and the small red-and-white side ornament adds some quirk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eThe surface is smooth and warm in the hand, with perfect natural patina. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare piece that brings a calm mid-century folk presence into your home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a single item - the other kokeshi shown in the photos is listed separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e✦ Height 19.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e✦ Hand-painted turned wood\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e✦ Signed by an unknown Japanese artisan\u003cbr data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e✦ Period: 1960s–1970s\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e✦ Made in Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e✦ Excellent vintage condition, light wear consistent with age; minor surface marks and natural patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE ON CREATIVE KOKESHI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreative kokeshi emerged in Japan after World War II, when artists began using the traditional kokeshi form as a platform for individual expression. Each piece reflects the hand and visual language of its maker rather than a fixed regional pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56120378294652,"sku":"HD614","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/5403\/2555\/files\/HD614-2.jpg?v=1765707657","url":"https:\/\/fruitmarket.fi\/products\/signed-vintage-creative-kokeshi-doll-japan-1960s","provider":"Fruit Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}