Susumu Kono

  • Hardstone carving
  • 1969 -
Susumu Kono

Producing many pieces with symmetrical designs using natural motifs.

Membership Full member, Japan Kogei Association
Traditional Craftsman designated by the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation
Master Craftsman of Yamanashi
Yamanashi Jewelry Master
  • 1992 Studied under his father Michihito Kono
  • 2003 Designated as Traditional Craftsman by the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • 2016 Vice Chairman and Manager of the Crystal Art Sculpture Cooperative Association (up to now)
  • 2018 Becomes Full Member of the Japan Kōgei Association
    Designated as Master Craftsman of Yamanashi by the Governor of Yamanashi
  • 2021 Designated as Yamanashi Jewelry Master

  • 2005Received the Honorary Mention at the JJA Jewellery Design Awards
  • 2013Received the Japan Kōgei Association Award at the 24th Other Crafts Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 2015Received the Japan Kōgei Association Award at the 25th Other Crafts Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 2021Received the Incentive Award at the 61st East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    Received the Japan Kōgei Association Award at the 28th Other Crafts Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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    Received the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director General Award 5 times, the Governor Award, Mayor Award etc, several times at the Crystal Sculpture New Works Exhibition

  • Imperial Household Agency (Agate Covered Vessel “Lenticular Cloud Over the Top of Mountain”
  • Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art (Agate Plate "Noctilucent Clouds")

Price Range

$ 6,000 or more

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9 artworks posted