【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This Showa period Inami wood carving is a wooden sculpture titled “Kankō-zō” (菅公像), depicting Sugawara no Michizane (845–903). After his death, he was deified as Tenjin and is widely revered in Japan as the Shinto deity of learning, scholarship, and poetry. Figures of Tenjin were traditionally kept in homes, shrines, and temples as symbols of wisdom and academic success, making this subject particularly meaningful and culturally significant. The sculpture was hand-carved in Showa 49 (1974) by Miyazaki Tatsuji (1916–1985), a leading figure in Toyama’s Inami carving tradition. He received a Nitten Special Prize and was also a Nitten member. Inami carving is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, expressive realism, and depth of carving, qualities that are clearly reflected in the refined modelling of this work. A handwritten inscription on the underside of the sculpture reads: “Showa 48, November, a lucky day. Toyama Prefecture, Inami. Made by Miyazaki Tatsuji.” The original wooden storage box is also inscribed with the title, production date, and the artist’s signature. There is wear consistent with age, including scratches on the hat area, scratches on the base, and scratches on both sleeves. The sword at the back is removable. Stains are present on the wooden box. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions of sclpture : approx. H 27 cm W 30.8 cm D 24.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!