The World of Kakiemon Porcelain
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Large Jar with Figures, One Holding an Umbrella
Imari ware, Kakiemon style, Edo period, 17th centuryJapanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
November 11, 2025 (Tue) - February 8, 2026 (Sun)In the second half of the 1600s, Japanese artisans developed a new type of porcelain. Known as Kakiemon ware, it featured designs painted in vivid enamels, dominated by red, on a milky-white ground. These wares were exported in large numbers to Europe, where they were prized by aristocrats and royalty in the Netherlands, England, France, and Germany. They were valued not only for practical use but also as ornaments in mansions and palaces.
This exhibition focuses on works in the Kakiemon style while also presenting a broader view of related objects. These include early export wares, luxurious “gold-brocade” porcelains, and Chinese reproductions of Kakiemon ware from the 1700s. We invite you to explore the world of Kakiemon ware and its ties to the wider world.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Octagonal Bowl with a Tiger and Bamboo | Imari ware, Kakiemon style | Edo period, 17th century | G-649 | |||
| Highlight | Large Jar with Figures, One Holding an Umbrella | Imari ware, Kakiemon style | Edo period, 17th century | G-5110 | |||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Large Deep Bowl with Birds and Flowers | Imari ware, Kakiemon style | Edo period, 17th century | G-5101 | ||
| Highlight | Bowl with a Dragon among Clouds | Imari ware | Edo period, 17th century | G-5810 | |||
| Highlight | Dish with Karahana Flowers | Imari ware | Edo period, 1695 | G-5795 |