Exclusive Works : Jitsuzo Hinako (1893-1945)

JITSUZO HINAKO
(1893 - 1945)

Jitsuzo Hinako was born in Kyushu's Ohmuta Prefecture, in Japan, in 1893. After graduating from Tokyo University of Art asa sculpture major in 1919, he studied under Fumio Asakura who was one of the most influential contemporary sculptors in Japanese history. Hinako created over 200 sculptures, including YABUSAME for the 1936 Berlin Olympic commemorative medal. The Japanese Football Association's symbol of a three-legged crow was also created by Hinako. He was commissioned to make commemorative medals for many sports-related events. Hinako died in 1945.

Commemorating the 1926 U.S. and Japanese Swimming Competition

struck bronze
73 x 73 mm
$150

Dr. Yamakawa

struck bronze
88 x 60 mm
$150

Commemorating the 1926 U.S. and Japanese Swimming Competition
(interior detail)

struck bronze, silver-plated
ø70 mm
$225

Mokurenbo

struck bronze
80 x 67 mm
$150

Yabusame : Commemorating the 1936 Berlin Olympics

struck bronze
72 x 80 x 12 mm
$200

Nomi Sukune (1933)
Originator of Sumo Wrestling

struck bronze, silver-plated
60 x 72 mm
$225

14th Meiji Shrine: National Sports Competition

struck bronze
ø70 mm
$150

Untitled (dragon)

struck bronze
65 x 65 mm
$150