Antique equestrian sculpture "Masashige Kusunoki". It is made of bronze. The artist captured an armed rider at the moment of stopping: the horse's body is shifted slightly back, the front left leg is raised, the samurai pulls the reins towards himself, and even his left shoulder pad is in motion and rising. Japan, XX century.Masashige Kusunoki was a Japanese military commander who lived in the 14th century. He is known for his devotion to Emperor Go-Daigo and his struggle against the rule of the Kamakura Shogunate. Kusunoki has become a symbol of patriotism and the samurai spirit, especially due to his resilience and tactical skill in battle.