Kobayashi Shomin (小林尚珉), Japanese, (1912–1994)
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An Engraved Bronze Sculpture – Zodiac Rooster (Tori)
Showa Era (1926 – 1989) or Heisei Era (1989–2019)
About the work
This engraved bronze sculpture by Kobayashi Shomin portrays the rooster with a proud stance and refined posture. The artist captures the bird's upright confidence through clean lines and engraved plumage details, with a dark, polished patina adding depth and elegance.
Executed in a style that blends traditional symbolism with modern simplicity, the piece embodies the spirit of refined Japanese metalwork. The sculpture is housed in its original signed tomobako (wooden storage box).
Dimensions
15cm(h) x 13.5cm(w) x 3cm(d)
Weight: 432g
Footnote
Kobayashi Shomin (小林尚珉, 1912–1994), born in Aomori, was a master metalwork artist. He began exhibiting in 1940 and regularly participated in the Nitten, earning awards such as the Hokuto and Kikka Prizes. A key contributor to the revival of Kyoto’s Gion Festival floats, he also completed major public commissions including large-scale repoussé panels. A founding member of several postwar craft associations, he was named Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Contributor in 1985.