NO.555 Traditional Kokeshi: Kijiyama Kokeshi (Excellent condition.) ⭕️ This is a large 1.4-shaku [plum blossom pattern mae-dare type] kokeshi doll made by the modern master, Kyutaro Ogura, using Japanese pagoda wood. ◉ The kokeshi doll on the left in the image (136mm) made of Koyamaki wood is included as a service. [1] Height: 425mm [2] Base width: 120mm [3] Material: Finely grained Japanese pagoda wood (grown in cold regions) [4] Weight: 2,596g [5] Includes a copy of the craftsman's words on a bookmark. ◉ About the work: This is a work from the craftsman's final years, at the age of 92, and is characterized by the right eye being lower. When I look at it slowly, is it just me who feels a sense of vastness and affection? As nearly 30 years have passed, the wax used for polishing has soaked into the wood, giving it an overall dark brown, amber color and a glossy sheen. When I visited, he drew a very rare [arabesque pattern] as [karakusa] under the year on the back. It has been stored in a dark room, so there is no fading at all. He proudly signed it as a modern master craftsman. ⭕️ The work has increased in value in terms of color and luster since it was made, so please take a close look. ⭕️ Please compare it with other displayed works, as the storage conditions over the years are different. You will surely feel its goodness. ⭕️ It is a beautiful work made of Japanese pagoda wood with very fine annual rings. ◉ I am fascinated by the works of both the highly skilled and refined Tsugaru-kei, Onsen Kokeshi craftsman, Shutaro Mori, and Kyutaro Ogura, who always aimed high and created one-of-a-kind works. ◉ Please feel free to comment with your desired price, etc. ◉ Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about details. ◯ Modern Master Kyutaro Ogura (1906-1998) His father was the master craftsman, Kyushiro Ogura. ※ Related Kijiyama Kokeshi Kawatsura Kokeshi: Yuji Takahashi, Heishiro Abe, Shuichi Sato, Masanori Onodera, Juichi Onodera Koyasu Kokeshi: Haruo Sasaki Onsen Kokeshi Mitsuo Mori, Mitsuo Mori, Tetsunori Okuse, Zenji Sato, Yoshiki Sato ※ Please check the images carefully. ※ Please be sure to read my profile. ※⭕️ Please take a look at the works I have listed so far. (There are about 70 others.)