Hirakushi Denchū
(1872-1979)
Japanese sculptor
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Hirakushi Denchū or Hiragushi Denchū (平櫛田中, Denchū Hirakushi, February 2, 1872 – December 30, 1979) was a Japanese sculptor. He was noted for his traditional Japanese wood sculptures, especially realistically rendered painted wooden portrait sculptures, often incorporating Buddhist themes. He was appointed to the Imperial Art Academy in 1937 and in 1944 was appointed an Imperial Household Artist. He was named a Person of Cultural Merit in 1954 and in 1962 was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit.
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23 February 1872 Shitsuki, Okayama, Japan
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30 December 1979 (aged 107) Tokyo, Japan
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