Bouncing Greyhound Modern Art Deco This bouncing greyhound features a striking hammered design. The pink patina (colored rust) adds a beautiful touch. The artist is Shomin Kobayashi. A Japanese metal sculptor. In his later years, he began using hammered aluminum for his art. This was extremely rare at the time. Aluminum is soft but lacks toughness, making it an extremely difficult material to work with. He used his years of experience to create these works. Hand-stamped aluminum is the culmination of his metalwork. This piece is of exceptional skill. It is in excellent condition and has been carefully stored in its original box. Includes a signed original box. Dimensions: Height 10.5cm, Width 18cm x 3.5cm, Weight 290g