{"product_id":"ft184-vintage-cast-iron-doves-by-sotaro-saegusa-三枝惣太郎","title":"FT184 - Vintage cast iron doves by Sotaro Saegusa 三枝惣太郎","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cast iron sculpture titled 「新生鳩」(Shinsei Hato \/ \"New Life Dove\") is the work of celebrated Japanese metal artist Sotaro Saegusa (三枝惣太郎, 1911–2006). Known for his minimalist yet emotive animal forms, Saegusa brings a modernist touch to traditional craftsmanship. Depending on the time of day and angle of light, the sculpture reveals different hues and textures, making it a living piece of art that transforms with its surroundings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stylized dove, with its sweeping, curved lines and poised form, conveys a sense of serenity and rebirth—echoing the theme of new beginnings embodied in the title. The sculpture’s warm bronze-like patina enhances its organic feel, while the form retains a sense of gentle strength and grace. Sotaro Saegusa born in 1911 in Japan, Saegusa began his artistic journey during a time when Western influences were increasingly merging with traditional Japanese craftsmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe was a Japanese sculptor and metal artisan known for his work primarily in cast iron and bronze. While not as internationally mainstream as some contemporaries, he developed a distinct and refined style that melded Japanese aesthetics with modern sculptural abstraction, often working in small-scale formats with symbolic resonance. Housed in its original patterned box with a hand-inscribed label, this piece exemplifies Saegusa’s refined aesthetic and philosophy: blending form, function, and symbolism. Doves are a universal symbol of peace and hope, and in Japan, they also represent harmony and the soul’s journey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 19 x 9 x 18cm 18 x 30 x 11cm (Box)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53314910683467,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1755870300.webp?v=1756999765","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/ft184-vintage-cast-iron-doves-by-sotaro-saegusa-%e4%b8%89%e6%9e%9d%e6%83%a3%e5%a4%aa%e9%83%8e","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}