Stored at home Unused Purchased approximately 40-50 years ago Cleaned -------------------------------------- Takaoka Copperware Junichiro Hannya Seated Ox, Size 20 (20 sun) Material: Copper Width 60 x Depth 30 x Height 25 cm Weight: 10.2 kg Very beautiful condition Signed "Junichiro Saku" (Made by Junichiro) on the back -------------------------------------- The ox has a gentle and kind face. The muscles and fur are expressed with exquisite detail. In ancient agricultural cultures, the ox was a symbol of fertility and abundance, and was an object of faith. The rich expressiveness of Takaoka Copperware, which has a 400-year history, brings the traditional charm into your life, as a lucky charm, a guardian against evil, and an interior ornament. I believe this is a masterpiece imbued with the skill and soul of a master craftsman. -------------------------------------- ※ From the Takaoka Copperware Exhibition Hall website Junichiro Hannya [Brief History] Born in 1931 After graduating from Takaoka Technical High School, he studied under Ichiji Yoneji and acquired sculpting techniques. In 1965, he received the Mayor's Award and the Takamine Award at the Takaoka City Exhibition, and was selected for the Prefectural and City Exhibitions 10 times, and was first selected for the Nitten Exhibition, and was selected several times thereafter. [Representative Works] Fountain in front of Musashi-Kosugi Station (Tokyo) Statue of Saint Nichiren (Sado) and many others Main material: Copper #JapaneseOrnament #Ornament #Ox #OxOrnament #TakaokaCopperware #Hannya #JunichiroHannya #Crafts #FineArtCrafts #Antique #Vintage #Copper