This is written on the plaque commemorating this statue. The Symbol Statue of Kawaguchiko "Source" . This bronze statue is on of the last and finest masterpieces of Japan's greatest sculptor, the late Seibo Kitamura. Kitamura visited Kawaguchiko at the age of 101 and was so deeply moved by the magnificence of our surrounding mountain scenery as well as the mysterious quality of the lake itself. This statue is the product of the two long and laborious years he then spent in an effort to give this feeling of wonder form. The vase portion of the statue represents Lake Kawaguchiko, fountain of wisdom, hope, life and plenty. In other words the source of life in things. As for the two female figures dancing around the vase, the woman on the left represents "positive" and the woman on the right represents "negative". The eternally varying drama of these two opposites comes together to become one in the "source" flowing on to symbolize the never ending occurrence and renewal of life. This work is a truly powerful expression of man's eternal search for the essence of the universe to which he aspires, given life and form through the genius and skill of this great master. 3/10/1987 The town of Kawaguchiko This is written on the plaque commemorating this statue.