This is a cast metal dog figurine created by Kataoka Koukan 片岡宏幹. Kataoka Koukan is a metalworking artist. He received the Craft Award at the 73rd Kofukai Exhibition held in 1987. His metalwork piece "Nostalgia" is housed as part of a collection. In March 2020, the "The Technique Passed Down from the Golden Pavilion Phoenix: Works by the Late Master Craftsman Kataoka Koukan" exhibition was held at the Ikegami Municipal Gallery. DOG Width 16.3 cm Depth 7.0 cm Height 13.3 cm BOX Width 39.5 cm Depth 21.0 cm Height 9.0 cm Total Weight 3.5 kg Condition: Condition is good. There may be scratches, dirt, etc. due to aging. The box is in pain. It was kept at home. I have posted a lot of photos, so please take a look. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 031422140401