vintage Japanese Bronze Dragon Okimono Censer Geni Futagami
Description
vintage Japanese Bronze Dragon Okimono Censer Geni Futagami
The incense burner is elaborately crafted with dragons, and phoenixes. The artist's attention to detail, realistic expressions, and intricate decorations give the work a three-dimensional feel and beauty. The high level of technique speaks directly to the artist's superior technical skills and aesthetic sense.
Artist Gen'i Futagami Tsunetarō /元威 二上常太郎
Born in Takaoka City in 1896.
1921 Exhibited many works at National Industrial Expositions and World Expositions.
Won many prizes, including the First Prize and the Gold Medal.
1930 Selected for the 17th Craft Exhibition sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
1967 Received the Takaoka City Autonomy Meritorious Service Award.
March 1975: Recognized as a holder of the Takaoka City Traditional Craft Industry Technique.
April 1975: Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star.
1977 Awarded the Takaoka City Exhibition Meritorious Service Prize
Died in 1982
Artist Gen'i Futagami Tsunetarō /元威 二上常太郎
Born in Takaoka City in 1896.
1921 Exhibited many works at National Industrial Expositions and World Expositions.
Won many prizes, including the First Prize and the Gold Medal.
1930 Selected for the 17th Craft Exhibition sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
1967 Received the Takaoka City Autonomy Meritorious Service Award.
March 1975: Recognized as a holder of the Takaoka City Traditional Craft Industry Technique.
April 1975: Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star.
1977 Awarded the Takaoka City Exhibition Meritorious Service Prize
Died in 1982
Height 7 1/2in(19cm) Width 5 9/10in(15cm) Depth 5 1/2in(14cm)
Condition Very Good There is rust.