Kinmichi

金道
二代
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Kinmichi (2nd gen)
IDKIN45
ProvinceYamashiro
Start EraKeian (1648-1652)
End EraManji (1658-1661)
Active Period1648-1661
SchoolMishina
TeacherKinmichi
LineageImage / Interactive

Source Rating Reference/Page
Hawley30KIN45 
Toko Taikan¥3.5M 166 
FujishiroJo saku S394 
Signatures:
和泉守金道
izumi no kami kinmichi
法橋藤原金道
hōkkyo fujiwara kinmichi
大法師法橋来金道
daihoshi hōkkyo rai kinmichi
大法師法橋来栄泉
daihoshi hōkkyo rai eisen

Hōkkyo

A note on what Hokkyo means:

Quote:
Hokkyo 法橋 (Hokkyō or Hōkyō). Literally “Bridge of the Law.” The third highest rank awarded to Buddhist sculptors. It is thought that the acclaimed Heian-era sculptor Jocho was the first to receive the rank of Hokkyo for his work at Hojoji Temple 法成寺

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