{"title":"Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932-1995)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShozan Shido is considered one of the most influential kokeshi Master so far. His kokeshi are arguably amongst the most popular, and sought by collectors all over the world making them highly expensive.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShido Shozan was born in Oita prefecture in 1932 and graduated later from Chuo University in Tokyo with a law degree. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally, Shido was a traditional Yamagata kokeshi artist. He started making sosaku kokeshi in 1959. He moved to Yonezawa which greatly influenced some of his designs to depict Yonezawa motifs. His keen sense of design, minimal use of color, and simple elegant shapes set him apart from his peers, making him one of the most collectible artists emerging from the creative period of the ‘60s winning various awards since 1961. Shido won numerous awards including the prestigious Prime Minister Award. Shido passed away in 1995.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Kokeshi Art by Shozan Shido:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"waiting-for-spring-待春-by-shozan-shido-志形尚山-1932-1995","title":"Machiharu - Waiting For Spring (Taishun) 待春 by Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932-1995) | 41,5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou hardly find these very special kokeshi's by Shido Shozan and this one even comes with her original box. She is a mysterious lady. She is beautifully shaped and her face is a bit hidden. Shozan illustrates again how well he can use the natural wood to its full potential and he does not need color to make her stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 41,5 cm  \u003cbr\u003eDiameter foot: 11,7 cm  \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4921 g.  \u003cbr\u003eStyle: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003eSigned by the Master: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issues by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. The name plate is broken and cannot stand on its own any more. Kokeshi itself is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51137354563921,"sku":"I4300004","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF4708.jpg?v=1747734456"},{"product_id":"the-sound-of-early-spring-soshun-fu-早春譜-by-shozan-shido-志形尚山-1932-1995","title":"The Sound of Early Spring (Sōshun Fu) 早春譜 by Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932-1995) | 45 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegance at her best! This vintage kokeshi by Shido Shozan has a slender design. The hairstyle and flower decorations are subtle and refined. She also comes with her original box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 45 cm  \u003cbr\u003eDiameter foot: 4,8 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 869 g.  \u003cbr\u003eStyle: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003eSigned by the Master: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issues by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232816431441,"sku":"BY5700001","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF2607.jpg?v=1749289323"},{"product_id":"karigane-からがね-by-shozan-shido-志形尚山-1932-1995","title":"Karigane からがね by Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932-1995) | 35 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a mysterious lady by Shido Shozan. She is beautifully shaped and her face is a bit hidden. Master Shozan illustrates again how well he can use the natural wood to its full potential and he does not need color to make her stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 35 cm  \u003cbr\u003eDiameter foot: 11,7 cm  \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3286 g.  \u003cbr\u003eStyle: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003eSigned by the Master: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issues by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. This kokeshi has a light wear. The name plate of the kokeshi cannot stand anymore by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234944745809,"sku":"H9100001","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF3015.jpg?v=1749323205"},{"product_id":"seven-lucky-gods-by-shozan-shido-志形尚山-1932-1995","title":"Seven Lucky People (Shichifuku hito) 七福人 by Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932-1995) | 24 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is set spectacular set of the seven lucky gods by Shozan Shido. It is an atypical design for him. Each of the gods are well represented. This set comes with her original wooden box and is dated 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Height: 24 cm  \u003cbr\u003e Lenght: 53 cm  \u003cbr\u003e Weight: 3249 g.  \u003cbr\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003e Signed by the Master: No, but the box is signed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issues by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256778916177,"sku":"I6800013","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF7952.jpg?v=1749800485"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-art-with-mino-by-shozan-shido-志形尚山-1932-1995","title":"Kokeshi Art with Mino by Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932-1995) | 29 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Vintage Kokeshi by far the most exclusive version of Shozan's famous 'Mino Kokeshi Series'. The rich and lush flower design is staggeringly beautiful. The Kokeshi is wearing a mino. This is a type of clothing worn by the farmers and rural people in the mountains to protect them from rain and snow. What a great opportunity to own this superb rare piece. We have on in our private collection as \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Height: 29 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diameter foot: 7,5 cm  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weight: 1487 g.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed by the Master: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issues by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. This kokeshi has a light dent in her hair and a small crack on her back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51281509122385,"sku":"H9100002","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF5278.jpg?v=1750239817"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-art-with-ribbon-by-shozan-shido-志形尚山-1932-1995","title":"Kokeshi Art with Ribbon by Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932-1995) | 52 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Vintage Kokeshi is elegant and gentle. Her slim design makes her stand out and the different wood used from the obi is very clever. The natural dimension of the wood is the main feature of this kokeshi, a characteristic Showan is best knows for. This kokeshi is just superb. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Height: 52 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diameter foot: 5 cm  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weight: 1087 g.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed by the Master: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. This kokeshi has some wear and stains. There is also a light dent in her face. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52094724669777,"sku":"J8-6","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF0489.jpg?v=1760292576"},{"product_id":"girl-shojo-少女-by-shozan-shido-志形尚山-1932-1995","title":"Girl (Shōjo) 少女 by Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932-1995) | 55 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kokeshi is a very rare piece by Shozan Shido. She is for sure different from his other designs as it is mainly a representation of a face instead of a 'whole' kokeshi. She is made from beautiful wood. Features that resemble his other work are the hairstyle and the mouth (a small hole). This kokeshi is a once in a lifetime opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 55 cm  \u003cbr\u003eDiameter foot: 8,6 cm  \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1674 g.  \u003cbr\u003eStyle: Creative - Sosaku\u003cbr\u003eSigned by the Master: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issues by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item. This kokeshi is still in good condition but the stand has some small dents. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52166831341905,"sku":"F6300002","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF1021.jpg?v=1761071001"},{"product_id":"kokeshi-art-with-mino-by-shozan-shido-志形尚山-1932-1996","title":"Kokeshi Art with Mino by Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932-1995) | 21 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Kokeshi is rare version of a classic design by Shozan Shido. The round decorations are deeply carved and make the doll look more powerful. What is superb kokeshi. She is made in Showa 59 which corresponds to 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Height: 21 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diameter foot: 10,6 cm  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weight: 2036 g.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed by the Master: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issues by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52265575612753,"sku":"J20-3","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF1766.jpg?v=1762186463"},{"product_id":"boy-warabe-わらべ-by-shozan-shido-志形尚山-1932-1995","title":"Boy (Warabe) わらべ by Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932-1995) | 36 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a spectacular kokeshi by Shido Shozan. She is beautifully shaped. The natural enju wood grain is wonderfully showcased. This kokeshi comes with her original box but over time the label has almost fully disappeared. The kokeshi itself is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Height: 36 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diameter foot: 12 cm  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weight: 3917 g.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Style: Creative - Sosaku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed by the Master: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Kokeshi Art come with a Certificate of Authenticity issues by our gallery and a short bio of the kokeshi Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52821486567761,"sku":"J20-3","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/3437\/1665\/files\/DSCF2866.jpg?v=1768399422"},{"product_id":"wall-art-by-shozan-shido-志形尚山-1932-1995-47-6-cm-x-62-6-cm","title":"Hazy Moonlit Night (Oboro Tsukiyo) おぼろ月夜 by Shozan Shido 志形尚山 (1932–1995) | Wall Art | 47.6 × 62.6 cm","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"62\"\u003eThis rare wooden panel by Shozan Shido, a master kokeshi artisan from Yamagata, Japan, captures a quiet, poetic moment through carved and hand painted detail. 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Her title refers to the Japanese kerria, a shrub with bright yellow flowers. Its scientific name is Kerria japonica. In classical Japanese literature and poetry, yamabuki often symbolizes spring, elegance, or sometimes unspoken feelings (there’s a famous poetic association with silence and beauty).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kokeshi has a very recognizable face and a slim design that is similar to Osono The Dancer, Shozan's best known kokeshi. 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Subtle differences in their headpieces and hairstyles distinguish the emperor and empress, while the natural grain of the wood lends warmth and individuality to each figure. 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