Kobayashi Shomin (小林尚珉), Japanese, (1912–1994)
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An Engraved Bronze Sculpture – Zodiac Ox (Ushi)
Showa Era (1926 – 1989) or Heisei Era (1989–2019)
About the work
This contemplative bronze sculpture of the ox by Kobayashi Shomin conveys calm strength and patience. With engraved detailing and softened forms, the artist captures the essence of the animal in a compact, quietly expressive style.
The work’s minimalism and material weight echo the aesthetic values of Japanese sculpture—restraint, balance, and respect for form. The sculpture is housed in its original signed tomobako (wooden storage box).
Dimensions
8.5cm(h) x 16.3cm(w) x 3.5cm(d)
Weight: 475g
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.