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Japanese Lucky Gods Set Five Sculptures, Sotaro Saegusa, Hard To Find Mint

$236
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£177.92
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€207.11
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CA$332.02
CA$457.2227% Off
A$333.96
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CHF 194.59
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MX$4,068.80
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NOK 2,237.90
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SEK 2,295.63
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DKK 1,548
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About the Item

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special set of treasures from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy five piece set of the auspicious Lucky Gods of Fukuro by famed artisan Sotaro Saegura. They symbolize wealth and happiness and well being. Included are Ebisu, Daekoko and more- all beautifully sculpted in reddish brown ceramic and labeled on there bottoms Japan sikgnature labeled bottoms on all works of art. Dimensions: 4 inches high and 3.25 inches wide Quality: Finely cast head, legs, aces, hats. and all in mint condition. About the artist: Sotaro Saegusa (1911-2006) was born in Aji-cho, Kida-gun, Kagawa Prefecture A graduate of the Metallic Engineering Department of Kagawa Prefectural Technical School in 1930 and the Sculpture School of Tokyo School of Fine Arts, Saegusa. Later he worked as a professor at the Nagoya University of Arts until he retired in 1986. Saegusa is a member of the Japan Artists 'Association, Japan Sculptors' Association and Shin Kozo Exhibition Paintings Division. Saegusas enthusiasm for the arts continues after his retirement. His bronze works display a variety of themes and postures, reflecting traditional Japanese culture with injection of abstract elements. His works are highly revered for their artistic beauty. After his retirement, Saegusa focused on sculptures of animals including lunar animals. Saegusa has won a number of prestigious awards. In 1941, his works were selected for the 8th Shin Kozo Exhibition Western Painting Division and the 15th Imperial Exhibition Sculpture Division and he has been invited to take part in the exhibition every year since. He was presented the Chunichi Award in the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition at Nagoya in 1958, at an award in the Nagoya Japanese Art Exhibition in 1987, the Tokyo Governor's Award in the 65th Shin Kozo Exhibition Sculpture Division for his work "Iku" in 1993, and the Minister of Education Encouragement Award, the 71st Shin Kozo Exhibition Sculpture Division for Still Life in 1999. Only one set available. Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese art and stone garden ornaments.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289246799602

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