Lidded Bowl, Peony design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Kakiemon type, Edo period, 17th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
September 5, 2017 (Tue) - November 26, 2017 (Sun)
From Japan's first glazed ceramics of the Nara period to the various wares of the late Edo period, the exhibits will introduce the history of Japanese ceramics through masterworks according to time period and production sites.
Current exhibit includes:
Large Jar, Tomoe (comma shapes) design, Suzu ware, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by the Agency for Cultural Affairs)
Hexagonal Dish, Juro (God of longevity) design in underglaze iron pigment, By Ogata Korin and Ogata Kenzan (Shinsei), Edo period, 18th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by the OKURA MUSEUM OF ART, Tokyo)
Tea Bowl, Design of motifs from "Autumn Excursion" chapter of The Tale of Genji in overglaze enamel, Studio of Ninsei, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Ms. Yamamoto Tomiko and Mr. Yamamoto Kenji)
Lobed Bowl, Cherry blossom and maple tree design in overglaze enamel, By Nin'nami Dohachi, Edo period, 19th century
Lidded Bowl, Peony design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Kakiemon type, Edo period, 17th century