Sonoda Kojyo (園田湖城)
Kojyo SONODA (male 1886 - 1968) was a Tenkoku artist (artist of seal engraving) in modern times of Japan.
His real first name is Kosaku, his Azana (courtesy name used by the scholars and the literati of Japan to lend an academic, cultured feel to the name) is Seikei, and his Go (second name or alias) is Heian as well as Kojyo. He was born in Shiga Prefecture.
Brief Personal History
He became a secretary of Fujii saisei-kai Yurinkan Museum. He was entrusted to collect Chinese products of culture because he was familiar with appraisal of calligraphic works and paintings. He interacted with Tessai TOMIOKA and Konan NAITO, and established Heianinkai (Heian Seal Society) with Kinseki Mori. kei MIZUNO is one of disciples of him.
Literary Works
"Heianzokoinpu"
"Bokujyoseifushitsukozokokanin"
Editing
"Baikashitsuinsyo"
"Aiaizokojiin"