{"product_id":"vintage-kenichi-murakami-sosaku-kokeshi-husband-wife-pair-box-c1960s-a1201","title":"Vintage Kenichi Murakami Sosaku Kokeshi Husband Wife Pair Box c1960s A1201","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Japanese Sōsaku Kokeshi husband-and-wife pair by renowned artist Kenichi Murakami (村上けん一, 1929–1991). This charming matched couple features Murakami’s characteristic restrained use of color and emphasis on the natural grain of the turned wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe female figure has a soft, contemplative expression with closed eyes, a red lacquered body and delicate gold floral decoration. Her companion has an animated round-eyed expression, dark blue body and coordinating gold decoration. Their simplified spherical heads and contrasting expressions give the pair a particularly appealing mid-century modern character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red figure bears Murakami’s artist seal on the underside. Accompanied by the original presentation box bearing the 梅堂 (Baidō) label associated with this Murakami pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Each  3 3\/4\" H x 1 3\/8\" W x 1 3\/8\" D\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition with only minimal age-related wear. Original box included.\u003cbr\u003eEra: Circa 1950s–1960s\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Kenichi Murakami \/ 村上け\u003cbr\u003eRetail $195\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ollie \u0026 Osha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51684728799465,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4759\/2937\/files\/IMG_5564_e2d04722-047e-428b-9b3e-fcf128373246.jpg?v=1787002805","url":"https:\/\/ollienosha.com\/products\/vintage-kenichi-murakami-sosaku-kokeshi-husband-wife-pair-box-c1960s-a1201","provider":"Ollie \u0026 Osha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}