DESCRIPTION Beautiful shaped ceramic sculpture. Good condition Item Description This significant piece titled "The Face of the Sun" is a sculptural work by the internationally celebrated artist, Okamoto Taro. Renowned for his avant-garde approach, this Shigaraki ware object commemorates the 1970 Japan World Exposition, linking it to the iconic Sun Tower for which Okamoto is famously known. The ceramic displays a bold, expressive countenance with a central, linear division that might evoke the radiant energy of the sun. This work, with its powerful visual language, serves not only as a tribute to a historic event but also as an embodiment of Okamoto's revolutionary spirit and his exploration of universal symbols. Size Height: 31 cm Width: 32 cm Depth: 7 cm Weight: 4.8 kg Artist Profile Okamoto Taro (1911-1996) was a world-renowned artist, whose dynamic and often monumental work engaged with themes of energy, nature, and the cosmos. Most famously, he created the "Tower of the Sun," the symbol of the 1970 Osaka World Exposition. In recognition of his significant contributions to art and culture, Okamoto was awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Officier) by the French government in 1984. NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.