Sayoko Eri (江里 佐代子, Eri Sayoko; July 19, 1945 – October 3, 2007) was a Japanese kirikane artist. She was a Living National Treasure of Japan and a member of the Japan Kōgei Association. Her husband Kokei Eri is a Buddhist image sculptor. Her daughter is Kirikane artist Tomoko Eri. Her son is artist Naoki Eri.
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