Kokeshi by Shozan Shido

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This is Shozan Shido's most famous kokeshi. It is a tribute to one of Japan's most famous dancers. It is titled 'Osono the Dancer.' This kokeshi has such elegance.

Shido Shozan was born in 1932. He was originally a traditional Yamagata artisan. He later moved to Yonezawa, which greatly influenced some of his designs to represent Yonezawa motifs. His later work also often uses natural wood grain to bring out delicate and beautiful designs. Shido has won numerous awards including the prestigious Prime Minister's Award. His kokeshi are among the most popular and sought after by collectors worldwide which makes them expensive. Shido-San died in 1995.

Please examine the images carefully to evaluate the quality of this Kokereshi. This Kokeshi has some signs of wear and a residue of adhesive on his foot.

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Creator	Shozan Shido
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	Japan
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Japanese
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs.
Restoration and Damage Details	Patina consistent with age and use, Si prega di esaminare attentamente le immagini per valutare la qualità di questo kokeshi. Questa kokeshi ha qualche segno di usura e un residuo di adesivo sul suo piede.
Product Code	AAR-1355306
Materials	Wood
Color	Brown, green
Height	43 cm 43 cm
Diameter	5 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.