{"title":"Artisan | Woodworker: Sato, Suigai | 1920-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiographical History: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSato-san, named Sadahachi, was born in Okubo, Yoshioka Village, Gunma Prefecture, to a family who owned a silk trading business. At the age of 18, he began his professional career as a painter under the famous artist Komuro, Suiun, before pursuing a career in creative Kokeshi making in 1946. Sato-san also pursued careers in fashion design, engineering, and mechanics. In 1970, he was recognized for his wood crafting skills and named Holder of Excellent Technique. His Kokeshi dolls have won many awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award in 1966. In 1970, Sato-san’s artistry was recognized by Japan’s Imperial Family, Crown Prince Akihito, (Now Emperor Akihito), the Minister of Economy and Trade, and the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. He is a member of the Cultural Properties Protections Committee of Hakone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's note – descriptive qualities, standard characteristics \u0026amp; ornamentation styles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is unique to this artist’s dolls is the unusual but traditional hairstyle, the wheat, summer grass, bamboo, (symbolizing prosperity, purity, and innocence), plum blossoms, and abstract leaves. In many instances, he utilizes an uncolored wood obi on both plain and vividly colored Kimono. He additionally incorporated ‘Stilt grass’, which is most commonly found in moist areas of wetlands. He also enjoyed representing ‘Kyoho budo’, (giant mountain grapes). Occasionally he incorporated pine, plum, and bamboo, referred to as “sho-chiku-bai”. Sato-san created many wonderful simple forms. Sato-san also created several large forms decorated with the family crests, (Mon) that are very tall, made in two separate sections from the same piece of wood, and joined with a connecting dowel. He regularly captures a peaceful nature in his doll's faces, complementing the serene nature that fills the countryside. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hano-no-aki-autumn-flowers","title":"Sosaku Kokeshi by Sato, Suigai entitled: \"Hano no aki | Autumn Flowers\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions: 11-1\/2”h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis doll is fully lathe-turned with gradation of the color on the body of the doll, with simple wheat grasses and accompanying flowers, speak of autumn in Japan. The artist has captured a peaceful nature in her face, complementing the serene nature that fills the countryside, depicted in her Kimono. Her turned head is topped with a traditional Kansashi hairpiece. The doll has the artist signature on the bottom of the piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e: “As is” with some scattered light wear or stain that does not affect the design, and retains the original craft\/workmanship. Any discoloration, chipping\/cracking, surface wear or structural damage noted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1966","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28015309914212,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/27_Sato_-Suigai.jpg?v=1563343511"},{"product_id":"kaedee-autumn","title":"Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Sato, Suigai Entitled: \"Kaedee | Autumn\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions: 13-0” h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn the mountain regions, we see a very unusual motif used on Kokeshi, which is referred to as ‘Kyoho budo’, meaning giant mountain grapes. Here we have the grape and its leaves incorporated into the body of this figure with a very simple obi to differentiate the different elements of the Kimono. Signed and stamped on the bottom. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beautifully detailed doll in excellent, original condition. “As is” with some scattered light wear that does not affect the design, and retains the original craft\/workmanship. Any discoloration, chipping\/cracking, surface wear, or structural damage noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1966","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28015331672164,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/Sato_SuigaiSosakuKokeshi.jpg?v=1618586892"},{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-by-sato-suigai-title-autumn-wind","title":"Japanese Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Sato, Suigai | Title: Autumn Wind","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: 12-1\/4”h x 2-1\/2”dia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful Kokeshi exhibits both traditional elements such as the line work defining the peaceful females face and hairstyle. Seen are contemporary elements such as the handling of the wheat motif, commonly found in wheat fields that fill the countryside. This motif is framed with black lines, (Rokuro Moyo) on a darker stained ash to define the decorative Obi. He utilizes an uncolored, natural ash wood, (Kaibin) with refined lathe turning to define the various element of the head, the top of the Kimono, and the three sections of the body, all made from the same piece of wood. Sato-san created a simple and wonderful form that defines this three-dimensional figure, and employs color only to define the textured hair, her small lips, and the Obi allowing each element to add a decorative element to the overall figure. The bottom of the doll shows the remnants of a faded red stamp which was regularly used to identify the artist with the notation “Kokeshi ni Japan”, in graphite, (see a stamp impression included in the images which most likely represents the original standard impression found on his dolls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Remarkable, original condition with no cracking, fading except for some gentle wear from handling and no repairs. Beautifully preserved and commensurate with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOTE: SATO, SUIGAI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSato-san, also known as Sadahachi, was born in Okubo, Yoshioka Village, Gunma Prefecture in 1920, to a family who owned a silk trading business. At the age of 18, he began his professional career as a painter under famous artist Komuro, Suiun, before pursuing a career in creative Kokeshi making in 1948. Sato-san also pursued careers in fashion design, engineering, and mechanics. His Kokeshi dolls have won many awards, including the \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrime Minister’s Award in 1966. In 1970, Sato-san’s artistry was recognized by Japan’s Imperial Family, Crown Prince Akihito, (Now Emperor Akihito), the Minister of Economy and Trade, and the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1960s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36037271650459,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/SosakuKokeshibySato_Suigai.jpg?v=1600555194"},{"product_id":"vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-by-sato-suigai-sadahachi-entitled-semishigure-cidada-s-song","title":"Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Sato, Suigai (Sadahachi) Entitled: “Semishigure | Cidada’s Song”","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: 17-1\/2”h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a famous award-winning Kokeshi having been including in the Prime Minister’s Award in 1966. Sato-sans artistry has been recognized by Japan’s Imperial Family, Crown Prince Akihito, ( now Emperor Akihito), the Ministry of Economy and trade, and the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is unique about this doll is the beautifully positioned head. She has a traditional hairstyle with bun and suggested hair laying on her forehead with hair fringes. Her eyes are very expressive and detailed with eyelashes with a small suggestion of a nose and perched red lips. The motif represents ‘\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStilt Grass\u003c\/b\u003e’, reflective of the base wood of the doll. These grasses are most commonly found in shady, moist areas of wetlands and an important regional motif encouraging healthy crops. She has a tight ornamented and uncolored wood obi on a vivid blue Kimono. \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBasho\u003c\/b\u003e, the Japanese poet, summarizes the basis of this motif through this haiku: \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“How still it is! Stinging into the stones, the locusts’ trill.” \u003c\/b\u003eThe doll has Sato’s red stamp on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/b\u003e: Very good condition with slight fading on the back of the doll but commensurate with age, and a wonderfully large display doll. The photos support the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOTE\u003c\/b\u003e: Suigai was born in \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkubo, Yoshioka Village, Gunma Prefecture (1920-)\u003c\/b\u003e to a family who owned a silk trading business. At the age of 18, he began his professional career as a painter, and before pursuing a career in creative Kokeshi making in 1948, and pursued careers in fashion design, engineering, and mechanics. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1960s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39584652820669,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/Sato_SuigaiKokeshi.jpg?v=1618428623"},{"product_id":"vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-by-sato-suigai-entitled-haru-no-mezame-spring-awakening","title":"Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi by Sato, Suigai, Entitled: Haru no Mezame (Spring Awakening)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: 12-1\/2”h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a very unusual shape for Suigai showing a unique and beautifully executed doll with her traditional hairstyle\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Mage in which the hair is in a complex manner and similar to a\u003c\/span\u003e bun. She has a peaceful nature on her face with expressive eyes eyelashes and a small red nose. He utilized an uncolored waxed wood with a combination of cherry and plum blossom motifs in white, red, and yellow. All-in-all Sato-san created a wonderfully simple form of three separate circular sections defining the body from the same piece of wood. At first, it appears that she is wearing a Kimono, but a second look shows that an Obi was not used, in its place, a simple red sash on the side of her body appears, which is typically used with a Yukata. His stamp was on the bottom but worn off but this doll was published in our recent book entitled: \u003cstrong\u003eSosaku Kokeshi: Celebrating the Major Artists of the Creative Movement \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich helped identify artists and their works of the period. Sato, Suigai, (1920-), has won numerous awards for these creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good condition, commensurate with age showing minimal scratches near the base which don’t distract from the appreciation of the figure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1950s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39616099025085,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/SosakuKokeshibySato_Suigai_29194529-93b5-4674-a56d-408e3081809f.jpg?v=1618716938"},{"product_id":"japanese-creative-kokeshi-semishigure-cicada-s-song-by-sato-suigai","title":"Japanese Creative  Kokeshi | Semishigure “Cicada’s Song” by Sato, Suigai","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 13-1\/2”h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kokeshi being offered is a famous award-winning Kokeshi, by Sato, Suigai. What is unique to this doll is the unusual but traditional hairstyle with a bun on a beautifully tilted head, with unique eyelashes detailed on this expressive face. The body of the doll is filled with a summer grass motif with a tight and uncolored wood obi on a vivid blue Kimono. The motif represents ‘Stilt grass’, which is most commonly found in shady, moist areas of wetlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent and commensurate with age with no fading of the painted motif. Wonderful workmanship, turning, and painted features. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOTE\u003c\/b\u003e: Sato-san, also known as Sadahachi, was born in Okubo, Yoshioka Village, Gunma Prefecture, to a family who owned a silk trading business. At the age of 18, he began his professional career as a painter under famous artist Komuro, Suiun, before pursuing a career in creative Kokeshi making in 1948. Sato-san also pursued careers in fashion design, engineering, and mechanics. His Kokeshi dolls have won many awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award in 1966. Sato-san’s artistry has been recognized by Japan’s Imperial Family, Crown Prince Akihito, (Now Emperor Akihito), the Minister of Economy and Trade, and the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1970s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40852173586621,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/IMG_1748.jpg?v=1633723672"},{"product_id":"vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-entitled-lovely-girl-akai-hana-by-sato-suigai","title":"Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled, “Lovely Girl | Akai hana” by Sato Suigai","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: 18-0”h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most unique feature of Sato-san’s dolls is the unusual but traditional hairstyle, and in this case, there is an overemphasized ‘Mage’ treatment of wrapped hair on top of the head and black bangs. The motif of this doll, being small, are grey and black bamboo leaves, disbursed throughout the body, with a sumi-e’ type of execution, symbolizing \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprosperity, purity, and innocence\u003c\/b\u003e. The base wood is dogwood, (\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emizuki\u003c\/b\u003e), and is left natural with a contrasting magnolia, (\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMokuren\u003c\/b\u003e), used to define the Obi. Her face is very serene as she looks downward, with a faint indication of eyebrows, nose and pink\/red lips. The piece has a clean and simplified overall form. The doll is finished with a natural colored candle wax, (\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRosoku no ro\u003c\/b\u003e). The doll has the artist’s stamp and is signed on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent, original condition, with no fading or loss of color and consistent with age. The piece meets all the standards of collectible Folk Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOTE\u003c\/b\u003e: Sato Suigai, a painter of artistic works, began Kokeshi making in 1948, for which his dolls have won many awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award in 1966. In 1970, Sato-san’s artistry was recognized by Japan’s Imperial Family, Crown Prince Akihito, (Now Emperor Akihito), the Minister of Economy and Trade, and the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1950s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41804861735101,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/LovelyGirl_AkaihanabySatoSuigai.jpg?v=1651791870"},{"product_id":"vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-entitled-akikaze-autumn-wind-by-sato-suigai-1920","title":"Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Akikaze | Autumn Wind” by Sato, Suigai (1920-)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e12-1\/4”h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful Kokeshi exhibits both traditional elements such as the line work defining the peaceful female face and the hairstyle. Contemporary elements such as the handling of the wheat motif is found on many of Sato- san’s dolls.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is framed with black lines, (\u003cb\u003eRokuro Moyo\u003c\/b\u003e), on darker, stained ash to define the decorative Obi. He utilizes an uncolored, natural ash wood, (Kaibin) with refined lathe turning to define the various elements of the head, the top of the Kimono, and the three sections of the body, all made from the same piece of wood. Sato-san created a simple and wonderful form that defines this three-dimensional figure and employs color only to define the textured hair, her small lips, and the Obi, allowing each element to add a decorative component to the overall figure.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom of the doll shows the remnants of a faded red stamp, which was regularly used to identify the artist with the notation “Kokeshi ni Japan”, in graphite. (The impression below the motif on the Obi, most likely represents the original standard impression found on his dolls).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1960s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42009315475645,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/SosakuKokehsibySato_Suigai.jpg?v=1655055803"},{"product_id":"vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-tsukikage-spirit-of-the-take-by-sato-suigai","title":"Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi “Tsukikage | Spirit of the Take” by Sato Suigai","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e13-1\/2”h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown is a Sosaku Kokeshi that incorporates the ‘Mon’ (family crest), which originated as fabric patterns to be used on clothing, in order to distinguish individual families, or signify membership in a specific clan. The reference to \u003cb\u003eTsukikage \u003c\/b\u003eis based on the circular images of the ‘Mon’, (\u003cb\u003eKamon and Mondokoro\u003c\/b\u003e), which decorate the body of each doll.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis doll is turned from one piece of wood, accenting a delicate lip on the top of each Kimono and an obi that accentuates the waist. It has beautiful details on the face and ‘\u003cb\u003eMage\u003c\/b\u003e’ hair treatment. It is signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003ci\u003e Excellent condition\u003c\/i\u003e for the piece is perfect, with no missing elements or color loss, and is in exceptional condition. A beautiful, original, finish, retaining the original craftsmanship. Museum-quality: meeting the standards of the collector of the Sosaku Kokeshi Folk Art genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1970s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42087200325821,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/SosakuKokeshientitleNobleLadybyShouzan.jpg?v=1657118754"},{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-sosaku-kokeshi-by-sato-suigai","title":"Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi by Sato, Suigai","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: 16-0”h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kokeshi being offered, entitled: \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSummer Grasses\u003c\/b\u003e is by a famous award-winning Kokeshi carver named, Sato, Suigai. What is unique to this doll is the unusual but traditional hairstyle with a bun on a beautifully tilted head that is tilted and raised from the body of the piece, with unique long eyelashes, a small nose, and red lips detailing her expressive face. The body of the doll is filled with a motif of ‘Stilt Grasses’, which are most commonly found in shady, moist areas of wetlands. She has a carved and uncolored wood obi on a vivid blue Kimono. After the turning, carving the doll is lacquered and sealed with natural candle wax, (Rosoku no ro). The piece has its name and is signed on the bottom by the artist along with his impressed mark in red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/i\u003e means that the piece has no fading of the painted motif. Wonderful workmanship, turning, without repairs, and in original condition and consistent with age and standards of collectible Kokeshi Folk Art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Information: \u003c\/b\u003eAccess our Browse \u0026amp; Learn section, link:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mingeiarts.com\/collections\/artisan-woodworker-sato-suigai-1920\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mingeiarts.com\/collections\/artisan-woodworker-sato-suigai-1920\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehttps:\/\/mingeiarts.com\/collections\/artisan-woodworker-sato-suigai-1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about this award-winning Sosaku Kokeshi artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1970s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42430070030525,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/SosakuKokeshi_Sato_Suigai.jpg?v=1666459093"},{"product_id":"vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-entitled-haha-ko-oshin-mother-and-child-by-sato-suigai","title":"Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled Haha-ko Oshin | Mother and Child by Sato, Suigai","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7-3\/4”h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA typical theme of only a few artists is that of either the mother with child or the infant in the arms of the \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOshin\u003c\/b\u003e, (Baby Sitter). Japanese mothers are known for proactively predicting the needs of their children, making the prevention of fuss a high priority. The babysitter was a trusted and essential part of the Japanese family and was particularly important to rural mothers who daily worked the fields, and who needed assurance that each child would be lovingly cared for throughout the day. These turned figures exemplify the relationship between the figures, expressing serenity and stability. Simple painting defines each body with the mother in Kimono with a bamboo motif and the baby wearing a Yukata (bath garment) with a red sash.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe piece is signed on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSosaku Kokeshi images of mother, Oshin, and child, as shown here, are rare subjects for inspiration in today’s Japanese artisan world, and are rigorously sought after by collectors.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Excellent meaning that the piece retains its original craft\/workmanship showing a wonderful-developed patina commensurate which suggests a degree of wear that corresponds to its vintage. It is void of damage, cracks, breakage, or repairs and meets all the standards of the collectible Sosaku Kokeshi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1940s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683588378813,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/products\/SosakuMotherandChildkokeshibySato_Suigai.jpg?v=1677448647"},{"product_id":"vintage-sosaku-kokeshi-entitled-sho-chiku-bai-three-friends-of-winter-by-sato-sugai-1920","title":"Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Sho-chiku-bai | Three Friends of Winter” by Sato, Sugai (1920-)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e23-0”h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSato-san, at the age of 18, began his professional career as a painter under the famous artist Komuro, Suiun, before pursuing a career in creative Kokeshi making in 1948. His Kokeshi dolls have won many awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award in 1966. Sato-san’s artistry has been recognized by Japan’s Imperial Family, Crown Prince Akihito, (Now Emperor Akihito).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘mon” incorporated into this Kokeshi are based on what was referred to as the “\u003cb\u003ethree Friends of Winte\u003c\/b\u003er” which take their design from elements in nature that symbolize ago-old Japanese traditions and beliefs. Many of these characteristics were adopted by the samurai and their clans on clothing in the 1920s and were favorite subjects of auspicious stories, arts, and rituals and have had a profound connection to the Japanese way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large two-section Kokeshi shows a diversity of ‘\u003cb\u003eMon\u003c\/b\u003e’, which originated as currency appearing on coins during the Meiji period, and then fabric patterns to be used on clothing, to distinguish individuals, or signify membership in a specific clan. The reference to \u003cb\u003eTsukikage \u003c\/b\u003eis based on the circular images of the ‘\u003cb\u003eMon\u003c\/b\u003e’, (\u003cb\u003eKamon and Mondokoro\u003c\/b\u003e), which decorate the body of this doll. The doll is turned from one piece of wood, accenting a delicate lip on the top of the Kimono, and an obi that accentuates the waist. Because of its size, the doll was made in two separate sections that are joined with a dowel to aid in carrying the doll to other parts of Japan. The face is serene, with a large ‘\u003cb\u003eMage\u003c\/b\u003e’ hair effect, bangs, and side hair fringes. The doll is signed and has a red impression stamp of the artist.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece was published in the 2022 publication of \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSosaku Kokeshi: Celebrating the Major Artists of the Creative Movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. For more information on this artist go to the following link: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mingeiarts.com\/collections\/artisan-woodworker-sato-suigai-1920\"\u003ehttps:\/\/mingeiarts.com\/collections\/artisan-woodworker-sato-suigai-1920\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Excellent lathe turning, painting, and size, for it is outstandingly excellent, impressive, and beautiful detailing. No chips, cracks, breaks, missing pieces, or restoration, it is very stable and retains its original details and finishes. The piece meets all the standards of the vintage collectible Sosaku Kokeshi by Sato, Sugai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Early 1960s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44358481510589,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/files\/VintageSosakuKokeshientitledSho-chiku-bai_ThreeFriendsofWinterbySato_Sugai.jpg?v=1720557386"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/4195\/9268\/collections\/sato-suigai-main.jpg?v=1738539861","url":"https:\/\/mingeiarts.com\/collections\/artisan-woodworker-sato-suigai-1920\/kokeshi-dolls.oembed","provider":"Mingei Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}