[Tea utensils/flower vase] Hanging flower vase, boat-shaped, made by Tokuzo Ikuno, with seal, made by Shikunteikobo, inscribed "Seishin", with large Tachibana turtle

Size: Approx. 30cm long x 8.5cm high
Artist: Tokuzo Ikuno, Shikuntei Workshop
Signed by the artist at the top, inscribed with Tachibana Daiki
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[Made by Tokuzo Shono] Shikuntei Workshop
Father: Shounsai Ikuno (Living National Treasure)
Born in Oita City in 1942. Graduated from the sculpture department of Musashino Art University in 1964. Later, he studied under his father, Shounsai Ikuno (a Living National Treasure), while working on the production of crusts at the Konokintei studio. After the death of his father, Shounsai in 1974, he began working as an artist, and at the request of the Prime Minister's Office, created the "White Bamboo Single-Layer Cut Flower Entry" for the Akasaka Guest House. In 1975, he held a solo exhibition at Tokiwa Department Store, and at the request of Usa Shrine, created the "White Bamboo Tube Flower Entry" for the Imperial Household Agency. In 1979, he was selected for the 11th Nitten Exhibition for the first time, and has been selected every time since. In 1980, he was selected for the 2nd Japan New Crafts Exhibition for the first time, and has been selected every time since. In 1980, he won the Governor's Award at the 1st Kyushu New Crafts Exhibition. In 1981, he won the Encouragement Award at the 3rd Japan New Crafts Exhibition. In 1981, he participated in the Japan Bamboo Jinsuketen Exhibition, and has exhibited every time since. In 1982, he participated in the tableware exhibition organized by the Tokyo Bijutsu Seinenkai. Received the Encouragement Award at the 6th Japan New Crafts Exhibition in 1984. Received the Excellence Award at the 10th Japan New Crafts Exhibition that Opens Tomorrow in 1985. Held a solo exhibition at Takashimaya Department Store in Tokyo in 1987. Became a member of the Japan New Crafts Association in 1988. Held a solo exhibition at Takashimaya Department Store in Tokyo in 1989.
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[Tachibana Daiki] Nyoian, a subtemple of Daitokuji Temple Born in 1899 in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture - died in 2005 Heisei 17 Heisei 17 He was ordained at Nanshuji Temple in 1921 and trained at the specialized training hall of Myoshinji Temple (becoming the head priest of Tokuzenji Temple, a subtemple of Daitokuji Temple in Kyoto)
He was the 511th head priest of Daitokuji Temple, the head priest of Tokuzenji Temple, a branch temple of Daitokuji Temple, and served as the head priest of the Daitokuji sect. He was also the president of Hanazono University from 1982 to 1986, and the highest advisor to Daitokuji Temple. He passed away on August 25, 2005, and served as the head priest of Nyoian, a subtemple of Daitokuji Temple.
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[Nyoian] Nyoian, Daiyoan, and Shogen-in are sub-temples of Daitoku-ji Temple. Below Shogen-in are Ryusen-in and Yotoku-in.
In 1972, the 511th head priest, Daiki Soyu, restored the school.
There is a four-and-a-half-tatami room called "Genan" that was favored by Oki Muneo.
Address: 106-2 Daitokujicho, Murasakino, Kita-ku, Kyoto
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Material: White bamboo with silver straps to prevent cracking