Thanks to his father's distinguished service, he was appointed to Hokkyo (the third highest rank of artists for Buddhist sculpture) in kansho (awarding prize or position to people who rendered distinguished service) which took place at the occasion of a memorial service for Ensho-ji Temple in 1149, and later on, he was promoted to Hogen (the second highest rank of artists for Buddhist sculpture).
また1149年（久安5年）延勝寺供養の際の勧賞で父の功績を譲られて法橋に任じられ、その後法眼に昇任した。