{"product_id":"zeldzame-1981-kazuo-akiyama-zao-takayu-kokeshi","title":"Rare 1981 Kazuo Akiyama Zao-Takayu Kokeshi – Exhibition Piece with Provenance","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #d8d1c2; padding: 25px; color: #222; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptional example by the renowned Japanese craftsman Kazuo Akiyama (1935–1991). This 30 cm tall Dento Kokeshi from the Zao-Takayu line is an officially selected piece for the prestigious Shiroishi Kokeshi Competition, dated May 3, 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll is characterized by the iconic Zao-Takayu style, recognizable by its refined, hand-painted facial features and vibrant chrysanthemum (Kiku) motifs in red and green\/blue. Unlike regular Kokeshi dolls, this piece offers documented historical value directly traceable to a Japanese exhibition history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is in excellent vintage condition. The wood shows a beautiful, even patina, and the hand-painted pigments are remarkably vibrant after more than 45 years. All authenticity markings, including the official inscription and the original exhibition sticker on the base, are fully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDento Kokeshi (Exhibition piece)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eKazuo Akiyama (秋山一雄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eZao-Takayu (蔵王高湯系)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMay 3, 1981 (Showa 56)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNative Japanese hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e30.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e8.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eShiroishi Kokeshi Competition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57560837685579,"sku":"647-1","price":131.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/kazuo-akiyama-1981-zao-takayu-kokeshi..jpg?v=1781252182","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/rare-1981-kazuo-akiyama-zao-takayu-kokeshi-1","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}