1892-1977
male
Born in Ibaraki. Learned from Asakura Fumio. Exhibited his work “Heikichi” at the 10th Bunten Exhibition and was selected.
Traveled to Europe afterwards and studied under Antoine Bourdelle at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière.
Exhibited his works at the 23rd Nishina Exhibition after returning to Japan and received the special prize.
His works were certified exempt from review at the Bunten Exhibition, and certified as the art ornaments for the UNESCO International League of Molding Art in 1955.
Received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon in 1970 and the Third Class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure in 1972.
Selection committee member of the Takamura Kotaro Prize and the Yoshida Isoya Prize.
