About TAKENOUCHI Kyuichi: Emperor Jinmu



"Sculputres of the Meiji Era focusing on TAKENOUCHI Kyuichi and ISHIKAWA Mitsuaki" Resume Report on the restoration of GIGEITEN by TAKENOUCHI Kyuichi Restoration Process Left Shoulder Lower Back About TAKENOUCHI Kyuichi Biography Major exhibits Gigeiten （Buddhist celestial being) Emperor Jinmu Skanda, son of Hindu god Siva Kumemai dance About ISHIKAWA Mitsuaki Biography Major exhibits Herd boy Deer TOYOTOMI Hideyoshi Shou-lao-ren（God of longevity) Exhibits List Exhibits List	Emperor Jinmu by TAKENOUCHI Kyuichi	Emperor Jinmu by TAKENOUCHI Kyuichi 1890 Wood height 236.0cm This huge sculpture received a prize in the 3rd National Exhibition of 1890. Acquiring confidence with this success, Takenouchi conceived his idea of creating his next huge piece, the Gigeiten.