Kobayashi Shomin (小林尚珉), Japanese, (1912–1994)
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An Engraved Bronze Sculpture – Zodiac Monkey (Saru)
Showa Era (1926 – 1989) or Heisei Era (1989–2019)
About the work
This playful bronze sculpture of the monkey by Kobayashi Shomin is rendered with character and elegance. Its raised hand and inquisitive pose evoke intelligence and movement, while engraved accents provide rhythm and contrast across the surface.
Known for his participation in Nitten exhibitions, Kobayashi combines classical symbolism with a modern sculptural sensibility.The sculpture is housed in its original signed tomobako (wooden storage box).
Dimensions
10cm(h) x 13cm(w) x 4cm(d)
Weight: 490.5g
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.