Artist hid coin inside box
Measures*7.36 x 5.12 x 3.78 inches
This information was offered to us directly from a Japanese website and appears exactly as it appears on that site
Profile of Shigeo Yamanaka
The 4th Master of YAMANAKA KUMIKI WORKS INC.
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1936
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Born in Odawara city |
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1973
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Estimated as an Excellent craft engineer by Kanagawa prefecture. |
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1976
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Authorized as a proprietor of an important cultural asset by Odawara city.
This is a first authorization in the category of Hakone woodcraft. |
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1978
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Held his private art exhibition at Tokyo Matsuya Department Store. Title; "Molding of Kumiki" Awarded for his excellent work by the president in the Industrial Design competition held by Kanagawa prefecture. |
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1980
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Awarded for his excellent work by the president of NHK in the 12th Japan traditional craft exhibition.
Appointed as a judge of craft skill by Kanagawa prefecture.
Awarded for his contribution to Odawara city. |
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1986
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Held his private art exhibition in Tokyo. Title; "Woodcraft through 100 years by 5 generations". |
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1987
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Authorized as a prominent craftsman by Kanagawa prefecture. |
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Other information of his backgrounds.
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- Demonstrated his craft skill in front of the Princess Michiko (Empress Michiko of Today) in the 8th World Craft conference.
- Demonstrated his skill in front of Ms. Zhou(spouse of past Zhou Enlai)
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