Master YOSHIO OHTANI Exclusive Kokeshi HANAKAGE Japan 1991 - XX-Large 14\" 6 lb For Sale

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Master Yoshio Ohtani(1936- ) sosaku kokeshiHanakage, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. 1991.

A beautiful vintage exclusive work by the iconic sosaku master Yoshio Ohtani titledHanakage(花陰/花影). In Japanese, the word refers tothe shadow or shade cast by cherry blossom trees, particularlyduring the evening. (It combineshana花, flower/blossom, andkage陰/影,shadow/shade, with the latter sometimes implying a subtle presence or \"onthe other side\" in different contexts.)

It is a poetic term oftenassociated withyozakura(nighttime flower viewing) andhanami(flowerviewing) traditions, representing the quiet, aesthetic appreciation of lightand shadow when moonlight filters through blooming flowers.Whilehanamiisthe act of viewing,hanakagedescribes the specific, oftenintimate, scene that creates the atmosphere for evening picnics, celebrations,and gatherings. Similar to the appreciation ofwabi-sabi(imperfectbeauty) or the appreciation of nature the Japanese appreciationfor subtle, transient, and atmospheric beauty rather than just the direct viewof the flowers themselves.

The term hanakage appearsin literature and traditional poetry, evoking a delicate, romantic, or fleetingambiance, often focusing on the contrast between the fleeting light and thedark, moving shadows of blossoms.

This massive, extra-largefigurine - measuring 14 inches in height and weighing over 6 lbs - fashions anintricately decorated kimono, patterned in colors and motifs of turning leavesin the Fall. The kimono is depicted using a variety of techniques, includingcarving and woodburning -- the artwork is truly impressive.

Height: 14\" / 35 cm

Weight: 6 lb / 2.7 kg