Kappa is a water imp from Japanese fork story. This article have unique silhouette, the line from the side of the item looks like a crane on the turtle which are lucky animals for longevity In Asia. Interesting conception and traditional carving technique of the artist harmonized well in this article.

The article is made from a single block of wood. Using different chisels, the item was carved delicately in detail. Surface of the article is colored with natural dye lightly, and the grain of the wood is not painted over intently to remain feeling of fine material.

The year of production: 2006
Material: Boxwood, Natural dye from plant, gold
Size: H15
Unit price:$1615(S&H charge is not included)

*Boxwood is high-quality wood, it have been used as comb and ornamental hairpin in Japan. It is the wood containing oil, so color of the boxwood item changes to beautiful amber patina due to the passage of time.

*Regarding property of wooden sculpture
Almost all of sculpture made from natural wood has possibilities of damaging such as chaps and cracks by changes of the climate. Mr.Ishikawa is well acquainted with the wood materials, he always use only 20-25 years dried wood and avoid wood-core which is easy to crack. But please consider that these factors do not mean the risks are eliminated completely. Please keep the item out of the direct rays of the sun and space with high humidity. And please consider carefully about climate difference between Japan and your homeland country particularly, while we do not accept exchange and returns of item in any case even though it is damaged by the environmental changes.

Biography of Tokihiko Ishikawa

Born in 1958 in Tokyo, Japan.
Studied under Takanori Saito(Member of Nitten, The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) in 1976.
Worked on the sculpting and restoring in a lot of famous Buddha statues and Temples in Japan.
Opened his own atelier in 1998.
Art Fair Tokyo 2007, Tokyo, Japan
Tamples which he taken part in produce & restoration: Yasukuni-jinja (Tyoko), Kawasaki-daishi (Kawasaki), Enkakuji (Kamakura) etc.

The artist, Tokihiko Ishikawa has experienced restorations of traditional statues for a long time. His solid technique is reflected on not only firm molding but also unique expression of the articles which suits modern life-style.

If you are interested in this article, please feel free to contact us (assist@art-of-war.co.jp) and request description.