Kasuga Yusoku is a title given to skilled, traditional craftspeople appointed by Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara for furnishings and decorations. This artwork is a traditional craft item made using the Itto-bori (single-knife carving) technique. After carving a single log, beautiful multi-colored paints are applied. Made by: Tetsuen Toda (Masatsugu) Itto-bori artist. Born in Nara City in 1915. Around 1936, he aspired to the path of sculpture and painting, which he had always been drawn to, and began carving Itto-bori miniatures, a local specialty, through self-study. In 1939, he was admitted to the Mokucho Kenkyukai (Wood Carving Research Association) and studied sculpture under Master Shinichi Terase and painting under Master Hokou Hamada. Meanwhile, he devoted himself to the study of Noh figures, and his achievements were presented at various craft exhibitions, receiving numerous awards. He held solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. The doll is characterized by its elaborate and detailed craftsmanship, and the figure holding a fan is charming. It is an item that evokes Japanese culture. [Size] Height: Approximately 16cm Width: Approximately 12.5cm Depth: Approximately 14cm Thank you for viewing.