Nom de Plume “Korin” Given to a Pupil (detail), By Tetto Giko, Nanbokucho period, 14th century (On exhibit through January 17, 2016)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 4
January 2, 2016 (Sat) - March 13, 2016 (Sun)
This gallery highlights the way of tea through its various art works such as paintings and calligraphy, vases, vessels for kaiseki meals, kettles, tea caddies, and tea bowls.
Current exhibit includes:
Tea Bowl, Known as “Furisode”, Mino ware, Shino type, Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period, 16th-17th century
Water Jar in Shape of Gold Powder Bag, Yellow glaze, Takatori ware, Edo period, 17th century
Nom de Plume “Korin” Given to a Pupil, By Tetto Giko, Nanbokucho period, 14th century