King of the Castle

King of the Castle, in Synthesis. Photo: Ken McAllister

Date:

1970s

Size:

H: 4.5” x W: 4.5” x D: 2”

Weight:

Casts:

2

Form:

Figure

Material:

Bronze

Information:

A little “king” standing on a table. In 1971, Isamu Akino made a rice paper rubbing of the "King of the Castle", lifting him off his table for a “levitation”. For more information about Isamu Akino and his process, please see endnote in Black Priestess section.

Other games in the studio led to "King of the Castle" being elevated to a position in an aperture of "Synthesis". At least 2 were cast, no numbering.