Purchased at the Takaoka Techno Dome exhibition for ¥80,000, this item is being sold due to the removal of a tokonoma (alcove) during home renovation. There is some discoloration due to aging, but no fading. Please examine the images carefully for details before considering a purchase. [Shiro Tsuji] 1932-2003 A Japanese sculptor active from the Showa to Heisei eras. He was a student of Shiko Munakata and Masahiro Sawada. Born in Kanaya, Shogawa-machi, Toyama Prefecture (present-day Tonami City). His real name was Shiro. He served as a judge for the Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) and as a member of the Japan Sculpture Association's management committee. He studied under Gyokko Ichiyama of Inami carving and learned woodblock printing from Shiko Munakata, who evacuated to Toyama during the war. In 1956, he was selected for the 12th Nitten with his work "[Goat]". In 1964, he supported Kenjo Kato, and the following year, he received a special selection for "[Human]" at the 8th Shin-Nitten (New Japan Fine Arts Exhibition).