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netsuke, signed tomokazu
Tomokazu Miura: The Silent Sculptor of Edo Japan Tomokazu Miura (三浦 友和, Miura Tomokazu; born Miura Minoru (三浦稔) on January 28, 1952) is a Japanese actor whose career has spanned decades, marked by roles in both film and television. However, his artistic legacy resides primarily in the exquisite miniature sculptures known as netsuke—small ivory carvings that encapsulate the spirit of Edo Japan (1615–1868). Despite the relative obscurit…
The Lifeline
Scroll through netsuke, signed tomokazu's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups netsuke, signed tomokazu's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
