Hirakushi Denchū, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Hirakushi Denchū

Japanese sculptor

Date of Birth: 23-Feb-1872

Date of Death: 30-Dec-1979

Profession: painter, sculptor

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Hirakushi Denchu or Hiragushi Denchu (????, Denchu 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.His carving of a pair of dragon gods can be found in the rear alcoves of Kaminarimon Gate at the entrance to Tokyo's Senso-ji Temple, installed in 1978 on the 1,350th anniversary of the Kannon's first appearance in Asakusa.