Imported Korean tea bowls such as this one became extremely popular among tea masters in the 1500s. They were admired for their natural, hand-crafted appearance, which contrasted with the refinement of many Chinese ceramics. This example was a prized possession of the samurai lord and tea master Oda Nagamasa (1587–1670).
Dish with Lotus Flowers
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
April 8, 2026 (Wed)–
August 16, 2026 (Sun)
Bowl with Peonies and Butterflies
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
April 8, 2026 (Wed)–
August 16, 2026 (Sun)
Bowl with Peonies
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
April 8, 2026 (Wed)–
August 16, 2026 (Sun)
Large Dish with a Lotus Bouquet
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
April 8, 2026 (Wed)–
August 16, 2026 (Sun)
Basin with Dragons and Phoenixes
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
April 8, 2026 (Wed)–
August 16, 2026 (Sun)
Incense Container with Flowering Plants
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
April 8, 2026 (Wed)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
Vase with Dragon Handles
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
March 24, 2026 (Tue)–
August 16, 2026 (Sun)
Large Dish with a Landscape and Deer
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 12
February 3, 2026 (Tue)–
June 7, 2026 (Sun)
Box, Celadon glaze with arabesque design in openwork
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
June 28, 2026 (Sun)