Hirakushi Denchū
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Hirakushi Denchū or Hiragushi Denchū (平櫛田中, Denchū Hirakushi, February 2, 1872 – December 30, 1979) was a Japanese sculptor. He was noted for his traditional Japanese wood sculptures, especially realistically rendered painted wooden portrait sculptures, often incorporating Buddhist themes.[2] He was appointed to the Imperial Art Academy in 1937[3] 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.[4]
Denchū Hirakushi 平櫛田中 | |
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平櫛田中 | |
Born | Tanaka Denchū (1872-02-23)February 23, 1872 |
Died | December 30, 1979(1979-12-30) (aged 107) |
Resting place | Tama Cemetery, Fuchū, Tokyo[1] |
Nationality | Japanese |
Awards | Person of Cultural Merit (1954), Order of Cultural Merit (1962) |
His carving of a pair of dragon gods can be found in the rear alcoves of Kaminarimon Gate at the entrance to Tokyo's Sensō-ji Temple, installed in 1978 on the 1,350th anniversary of the Kannon's first appearance in Asakusa.[5]