We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- 1972s Sapporo Olympic (Japan) Medal design : Seibo Kitamura (1884–1987) Japanese sculptor from Nagasaki and one of the leading figures in modern Japanese sculpture. He graduated at the top of his class from the Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1912 and soon gained recognition with major awards at the Bunten exhibitions. Kitamura became a professor at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and later a member of the Imperial Art Academy, playing a central role in Japan’s official art circles. His early works focused on powerful human figures, but after World War II his themes shifted toward peace and spirituality. His most famous work is the Nagasaki Peace Statue (completed in 1955). In 1958, he received the Order of Culture, one of Japan’s highest honors. He continued creating art until his death at the age of 102. Includes original case. 5*5cm Total 210g (D1869)