Koun Takamura (1852-1934) and Komei Ishikawa (1852-1913), two master sculptors born in the same year, were both appointed as Artists to the Imperial Household when the system started in 1890.

"Monju Bosatsu" (Meiji Era) by Komei Ishikawa KIYOMIZUSANNENZAKA MUSEUM

Koun was a self-trained Buddhist sculptor and is only known for works in wood, while Komei often worked with ivory. Their works are sometimes shown in exhibitions, but usually only a handful of their representative pieces go on display. This exhibition showcases around 60 pieces, including ivory and wooden sculptures, framed carvings and netsuke by Komei, and wooden sculptures and frames by Koun; till Nov. 20.

Other arts this week
"National Gallery of Art, Washington" By TOMOKO HORI	"Painter Kazuo Ishii: Works 1989-2010" By TOMOKO HORI	"Guerrino Tramonti, the Magician of Color Raised in Faenza, Italy: A Retrospective" By MIKE HAMILTON
"Splendor of Kyo Maki-e: Zohiko Urushi Art and Mitsui Family" By MIKE HAMILTON