DECOR SEIKO is releasing the Springenden Clock "Sho" (翔), a collaboration piece combining cast artwork by metal artist Ryohei Miyata with a skeleton movement. Available from October 9 (Friday), the clock is limited to just 10 units domestically, with a suggested retail price of ¥3,300,000 (tax included).
The Collaboration: "Springenden" Meets DECOR SEIKO
The piece depicts three dolphins leaping upward together through the open sea. Each dolphin can be seen as family or as companions, inviting different stories from each viewer. The dynamic cast frame is paired with Seiko's quartz skeleton movement, merging fine craft with precision engineering.
Miyata's "Springenden" series — the name is German for "leaping" or "flying" — is one of his most recognizable bodies of work. The series was inspired by an encounter with dolphins swimming powerfully through winter seas as Miyata traveled from his hometown to Tokyo. Works from the series are known to bring a sense of courage and energy to those who view them.
Entirely Hand-Crafted by Miyata
From the creation of the original model through casting, assembly, coloring, and decorative finishing, every step is carried out by Miyata himself. The decorative finish employs traditional maki-e lacquerwork techniques, with a diverse range of metallic foils — pure gold, green gold, silver, and colored foil — applied to express the beauty and brilliance of the waves. The resulting work has depth, variation, and a richly expressive appearance.
Each piece is completed with Miyata's personal signature, engraved by hand, making every clock a truly one-of-a-kind work.
Japan-Made Quartz Skeleton Movement
The clock body incorporates Seiko's proprietary quartz skeleton movement, which features a delicate gear train that appears to float in mid-air. Despite its mechanical appearance, the contemporary motor drive ensures precise timekeeping. The final assembly of the movement is carried out by Seiko's skilled technicians.
About Ryohei Miyata
Born in 1945 on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Ryohei Miyata completed his master's degree in metalworking at Tokyo University of the Arts in 1972. He served as a professor there from 1997 and as university president from 2005 to 2016. From 2016 to 2021, he served as the 22nd Commissioner for Cultural Affairs. He currently serves as president of the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (Nitten) and is a member of the Japan Art Academy.
Selected Awards
- 1972: Grand Prize, Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition
- 1979: Minister of Education Award, Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition
- 1981: Special Selection, Nitten
- 1997: Special Selection, Nitten
- 2007: Prime Minister's Award, Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition
- 2009: Prime Minister's Award, Nitten
- 2012: Japan Art Academy Prize
- 2023: Person of Cultural Merit
- 2025: Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Product Specifications
DECOR SEIKO Desk Clock – Springenden Clock "Sho"
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | AZ527A |
| Suggested Retail Price (tax included) | ¥3,300,000 |
| Dimensions | H556 × W284 × D170 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 8.6 kg |
| Materials | Body: Metal (aluminum, pure gold foil, green gold foil, silver foil, colored foil, painted finish); Front: Cut glass; Decoration: Crystal glass; Base: Black granite |
| Movement | Quartz skeleton movement (small seconds) |
| Accuracy | Average monthly deviation ±15 seconds (at 5°C–35°C) |
| Operating Temperature | −10°C to 50°C |
| Battery | 1 × AA alkaline battery |
| Battery Life | Approx. 3 years |
| Warranty | 3 years from purchase |
| Limited Quantity | 10 units (domestic) |
| Sale Date | October 9 (Friday) |
