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"Sculputres of the Meiji Era focusing on TAKENOUCHI Kyuichi and ISHIKAWA Mitsuaki"

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Report on the restoration of GIGEITEN by TAKENOUCHI Kyuichi
Restoration Process
Left Shoulder
Lower Back

About TAKENOUCHI Kyuichi
Biography

Major exhibits
Gigeiten 乮Buddhist celestial being)
Emperor Jinmu
Skanda, son of Hindu god Siva
Kumemai dance


About ISHIKAWA Mitsuaki
Biography

Major exhibits
Herd boy
Deer
TOYOTOMI Hideyoshi
Shou-lao-ren乮God of longevity)


Exhibits List
Exhibits List
Report on the restoration of GIGEITEN by TAKENOUCHI Kyuichi
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Before restoration:
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During restoration:
Sythetic fiber paper is placed on the areas restored, and cotton is used to remove excessive adhesive.
2


During restoration:
Adhesive solution is applied between the exfoliated layer and the wooden body with a brush.
5


During restoration:
Sythetic fibber paper is removed after completely dried.
3


During restoration:
Spatula is used to adjust the form of the pigment layer.
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After restoration: