Hirakushi Denchū
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title:
Hirakushi Denchū
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Hirakushi Denchū or Hiragushi Denchū was a Japanese sculptor. He was noted for his traditional Japanese wood sculptures, especially realistically rendered painted wooden portrait sculptures, often incorporating Buddhist themes. He was appointed to the Imperial Art Academy in 1937 and in 1944 was appointed an Imperial Household Artist. He was named a Person of Cultural Merit in 1954 and in 1962 was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit. His carving of a pair of dragon gods can be found in the rear
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Japanese sculptor
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirakushi_Dench%C5%AB
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2024-03-10T19:51:25Z
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