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
August 18, 2026 (Tue)–
February 7, 2027 (Sun)
Incense Burner with Plovers
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
August 18, 2026 (Tue)–
February 7, 2027 (Sun)
Jar with Six Handles, Celadon glaze with carved lotus petals
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
July 28, 2026 (Tue)–
January 17, 2027 (Sun)
Tea Bowl, Named "Kimura"
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
July 14, 2026 (Tue)–
October 4, 2026 (Sun)
Box, Celadon glaze with arabesque design in openwork
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
June 30, 2026 (Tue)–
January 17, 2027 (Sun)
Gourd-shaped Ewer Celadon glaze with lotus arabesque design
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
June 30, 2026 (Tue)–
January 17, 2027 (Sun)
Large Dish with a Landscape and Deer
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 12
June 9, 2026 (Tue)–
October 12, 2026 (Mon)