Meat Pond Old Monkey Takamura Koun Original Vermilion Ink Pad

Work Title: Old Monkey in the Meat Pond
Artist: Takamura Koun (Original Design)

Artist Biography
February 18, 1852 - October 10, 1934

Takamura Koun was born in Edo Shitaya as the son of Kanekichi, a townsman.
He was later adopted by Etsu, the elder sister of his master Shinonome, and took the surname Takamura.
Adding the realism of Western sculpture to the wood carving techniques learned as a disciple of Shinonome Takamura, a descendant of Edo Buddhist sculptors, he played a crucial role in connecting the tradition of wood carving techniques from the Edo period to the modern era.
He served as an Imperial Craftsman and an honorary professor at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts.
Koun's disciples include sculptors who represent modern Japanese sculpture, such as Yamazaki Choun, Yamamoto Zuiun, Yonehara Unkai, and Hirakushi Tanaka.

1852: Born in Edo Shitaya as the son of Kanekichi, a townsman.
1863: Studied wood carving under the Buddhist sculptor Shinonome Takamura.
Later adopted by Etsu, the elder sister of his master Shinonome, and took the surname Takamura.

1874: Recognized by Shinonome Takamura and began using the name Takamura Koun.
1877: Exhibited the statue Kannon in White Robes at the first National Industrial Exhibition. Received the Dragon Award.
1886: Established the Tokyo Sculptors Association.
1889: Began working at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts upon its opening at the invitation of Okakura Tenshin.
1890: Appointed professor and became an Imperial Craftsman.
1893: Exhibited Old Monkey at the Chicago World's Fair.
1898: Created the wooden model for the Statue of Saigo Takamori in Ueno Park (the dog was by Goto Sadayuki).
1899: Created the wood carving relief Courtesan of Eguchi.

1919: Exhibited Mountain Spirit's Protection at the Paris Exposition.
1926: Retired from the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and became an honorary professor.
1934: Passed away at the age of 83.

Product Description
Bronze, Ohaguro (black tooth dye)
Size: 7.5 Φ × 2.8 cm

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