Master SHOICHI SATO Kokeshi, Signed, Hijiori School, Japan, Size 9.5\" for Sale

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Master SHOICHI SATO Kokeshi, Signed, Hijiori School, Japan, Size 9.5\" For Sale

$Master SHOICHI SATO Kokeshi, Signed, Hijiori School, Japan, Size 9.5\$
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Master SHOICHI SATO Kokeshi, Signed, Hijiori School, Japan, Size 9.5\":
$55.00

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Master Shoichi Sato (1935- ).Hijiori Schooldento (\"traditional\") kokeshi. Signed.Yamagata prefecture, Japan, circa 1970s.

A strikingly expressive work by one of the highest regarded artists from the Hijiory School of dento kokeshi. A perfect example of the Hijiory tradition founded by Grand Master Shusuke Sato.

This vintage item is very well preserved.The 9.5-inch size will make it a visible art accent in your home.

Height: approximately 9.5 inches (24 cm)
Weight: approximately 0.9 lbs (423 g).
Head diameter: approximately 2.75 inches
Foot diameter: approximately 1.6 inches

Shoichi Sato, Hijiori School

Sato-san was born in 1935 in Sendai into a family oftraditional kokeshi makers; he is the eldest son of Master Sato Minosuke. Hestarted learning the trade with his grandfather, Shusuke Sato, the founder andGrand Master of the Hijiori School.

In 1954, Sato-san graduated from Miyagi PrefecturalTechnical High School, Woodworking Department, and in 1958, he graduated fromTohoku Gakuin University, Faculty of Economics. Alongside his studies, he triedhimself in film making. Following his studies, he returned to his home town andcompleted full apprenticeship in kokeshi making with his father.

He began working independently in the summer of 1963.Later, following the suggestion of a Tokyo merchant, he devoted a large part ofhis career to creating kokeshi in the style of his grandfather.

The Hijiori School

The Hijiori-style kokeshi originated in Yamagataprefecture, at Hijiori Onsen, and at Sendai city, and is inspired by the two older kokeshi-making traditions, Naruko and Togatta.

Hijiori were first developed by Shusuke Sato, who movedfrom Togatta to the Hijiori ansen. His dolls had very distinctive facialfeatures and head decorations.

The main characteristics of Hijiori dolls are a straight body, beveled shoulders, and, often, a squeeze-in head joint, similar to Naruko dolls.The large heads remind of the Togatta tradition. The double eyelids are typical.

Hijiori dolls are found in two styles: one with the bodypainted with chrysanthemums and divided by a narrow obi, and one withthe body decorated with a \'spray\' formation of flowers. The yellow color isfrequently used to paint the ground of the body. In some instances, mapleleaves can also be incorporated.

Because fewer of these dolls have been created, than the other styles, Hijiori kokeshi are highly popular among kokeshi collectors and often command high prices.

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