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17th Century Japanese Screen. Cranes and Peonies. Edo period.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Cranes and Peonies
Anonymous, Kano School.
Edo period, second half of the 17th century.
Six-panel Japanese screen. Ink, pigment gofun and gold leaf on paper.
This Japanese screen...
Category
Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japan
Materials
Gold Leaf
F.171201 by Toshio Iezumi - Contemporary glass sculpture, green, abstract, light
By Toshio Iezumi
Located in Paris, FR
F.171201 is a glass sculpture by Japanese contemporary artist Toshio Iezumi, dimensions are 17 × 42 × 35 cm (6.7 × 16.5 × 13.8 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Japan
Materials
Glass
Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration:
The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Japan
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Anatolian Medallion Carpet, 16th Century Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.178. This is an unusual border drawing, a medall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Japan
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old storage cabinet made in Japan.
It is a piece of furniture made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and it is a piece of furniture that has passed throu...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Tansu made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is rustic and warm cedar wood. It is a piece that embodies the functional...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Screen. Flowers of the Four Seasons.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Anonymous
Flowers of the Four Seasons
A four-panel Japanese screen. Ink, gofun and pigments on gold leaf.
This Japanese screen is a rich visual celebration of the flowers of the fo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan
Materials
Gold Leaf
Circa 1900 Japanese Pine Screen Pair. Aged Dragons by Suzuki Shonen.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Suzuki Shonen (1848-1918)
Aged Dragons
A pair of six-panel Japanese screens. Ink and gold leaf on paper.
Dimensions: Each Screen: H. 170 cm x 378 cm (67" x 149")
As with the pair...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese antique small wooden storage shelf / Early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This compact yet finely crafted piece of furniture was made in Japan in the early 20th century. Likely constructed from aged cedar or cypress, the wood has developed a rich patina ov...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a medium-sized antique Japanese chest, crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1920s).
Made entirely from solid cedar wood, it speaks quietly of its origins, yet with...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional Japanese mizuya tansu believed to have been crafted between the Meiji to Taisho periods.
Its composition—slatted sliding doors, lower drawers, and open shelving...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan
Materials
Cedar
Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.64 and Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Japan
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable antique piece of furniture filled with Japanese craftsmanship. The ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Copper-Clad Door 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabisabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old copper-clad sliding door (small window) made in Japan.
It was used as part of the fittings during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the surface is constructed of cop...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old middle size Tansu made in Japan.
The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The drawer handles are made of iron, which giv...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
1900s - 20s Japanese antique wabi sabi long low table, primitive coffee table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
The long low table - set of extra long single solid wood board & wooden leg parts.
The tabletop is a single solid wood board of Magnolia (Hounoki), which was commonly used for Tachi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Japan
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Sliding Door Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique wooden sliding door cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926).
This cabinet features a stunning front made from Japanese Keyaki wood, known for its striking grai...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Cabinet"Chadansu", Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era'1912-1926'.
This antique piece features a harmonious blend of materials, with Zelkova wood used on all sides and the front edge framed in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan
Materials
Wood
19th Japanese antique Cha Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase, wabi sabi tea jar
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan.
This Tsubo, pottery Jar is a product of late Edo to Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910) estimate from the style & condition.
The surface is reinforced & coated...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japan
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paper
Japanese Antique Folding Low Table "Chabudai" in Zelkova, Circa 1926
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This low table was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–).
In Japan, where people traditionally sit on the floor, tables are designed to be lower in height than Western-style fur...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Japan
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old large Tansu made in Japan.
This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
It is a historic piece of furniture made during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s).
The material is cedar wood. The handles are m...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique 6-Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old six drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and it is the result of the craftsman's solid skills and aesthetic sense.
The mate...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood.
The metal fittings are made of iron.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Primitive Large Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large primitive-style coffee table made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and has a massive presence that has transcended time to the present.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Japan
Materials
Wood
1870s-1900s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan.
This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho peri...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japan
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made in the Meiji (1882s), and the year is left in writing on the back.
Warm cedar wood is used for the material, and heavy iron is use...
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Low Table"Fuzukue", Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique low table was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
In traditional Japanese homes, people often sat directly on the floor to write or work, and desks were designed with...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japan
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Iron Plate Abstract Art 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a door that was an iron plate door made in Japan.
It is an old fixture made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s), with iron plates carefully stretched over a cedar wood fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Side Table or Bench 1860s-1920s / Display Stand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese side table or bench.
It was made in the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is made of cedar wood with a beautiful rustic texture.
The straight, stre...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Display Table 1900s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large display table made in Japan. It is constructed of old wood used during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1900s-1920s), and the material used is cedar. The top and legs ar...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Primitive Antique Japan
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Dough Board Wall Art 1879s / Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old noodle board made in Japan.
On the back, it is inscribed “明治十二年” in writing, clearly indicating that it was made in 1879s.
Over 140 years have passed, and this piece s...
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Japan
Materials
Cedar
Blitz table lamp green Stilnovo Italian modern
By Stilnovo, Trabucco, Vecchi, Volpi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Steel table or desk lamp designed by Trabucco, Vecchi & Volpi for Stilnovo. It was designed in the 70s. Color is green, cable is black.
Sculptural form made by bending one steel pla...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japan
Materials
Steel
Ararat Rugs Village Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug, Turkish Pictorial Natural Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the Village Theme Azeri Folk Art Rug from Ararat Rugs, a vibrant testament to the rich weaving traditions of northeastern Turkey. Handcrafted by skilled Azeri and Kurdish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Japan
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron.
The lean, linea...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Primitive Armchair 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This primitive-style armchair is steeped in Japanese tradition and aesthetics.
It was created in the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) for its powerful yet delicate beauty.
Bold...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Japan
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood.
The metal fittings are made of iron.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Black Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old, large sideboard made in Japan.
The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and has a deep black paint throughout, giving it a stately appearance.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a medium sized Tansu made in Japan.
Made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), it is a gem of history and aesthetics.
The material used is cedar wood. The drawer handles are ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
Antique Asian wooden bucket/Early 20th century/Withered flower vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden vessel, believed to have been made in Asia—likely in the Southeast Asian region. While its original use remains unclear, several holes are carved into the upper...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Other Japan
Materials
Wood
1850s-1870s Edo Japanese antique Wheeled Trunk Kuruma Nagamochi, Kuruma Tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Kominka (old traditional style house) in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
There're several type of wheeled Tansu - "Kuruma Dansu" in Japanese - and...
Category
Late 19th Century Edo Antique Japan
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s
By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1960s.
No restorations or modifications have been made.
The rattan on this chair is broken in only ...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Japan
Materials
Rattan
Cartier 1895 Wedding Band Diamond Ring 48 PG US 4.5
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier 1895 Wedding Band Diamond Ring
Stones: Diamond (0.01ct)
Metal: 18K Rose Gold
Ring Size: 48 US SIZE 4.5 UK SIZE I 1/4
Internal Diameter: 15.30 mm
Measurement: ...
Category
2010s French Japan
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Old Japanese wooden low table/wooden bench/Showa era/feed trough
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden feeding trough (kaiba-oke) made around the 20th century. It is crafted from cedar wood, a material well-suited to Japan’s natural climate, and its dist...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Japan
Materials
Cedar
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Japan
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
GIA Certified 6.08 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Made in 18K White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 6.08 Carat Natural Royal Blue, Ceylon Sapphire and 1.75 Carat Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Japan
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the exquisite Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet from Ararat Rugs, a masterful revival of the renowned 16th-century Sickle-Leaf carpets, such as the one housed in the Gulbenkia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Japan
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Japanese antique long wooden low table/1868-1920/simple design sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden workbench from the first half of the 20th century in Japan, a piece with its stately construction and long history. Katsura and horse chestnut wood are used for the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japan
Materials
Wood
1.40 Carat Natural Alexandrite Cat's Eye and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous ring featuring 1.40 Carats, Natural Alexandrite Cat's Eye and 0.25 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Alexandrites produce a natural color-change phenomenon as the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Japan
Materials
Cat’s Eye, Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
Wooden low table made from the roots of an old Japanese tree / Sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden low table made in Japan. It is a one-of-a-kind piece crafted by carving out the root of a hardwood tree—likely zelkova—and preserving as much of its natural for...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique wooden Medicine drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introducing a cedar wood medicine chest (kusuri-dansu) made in Japan from the Meiji period to the early Showa period.
These chests were originally used by pharmacies and Chinese med...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japan
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Iron Plate Door 1860s-1900s / Low Table Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an iron plate sliding door made in Japan.
It is a rare door made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the craftsmanship of the time still lives on today.
The structure is m...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan
Materials
Iron
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural bench 1 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Weighing Worlds
Sculptural bench
Material: Zelkova
This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods...
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Japan
Materials
Wood
$16,000 / item
Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a vertical wooden storage cabinet made of Japanese cedar in the first half of the 20th century. Although it is unknown where it was used, its appearance oozes a beauty that transcends practical use. The rustic feel of the material and its quiet presence give it a nostalgic warmth not found in modern furniture.
This piece is made entirely of solid Japanese cedar, and the simple and disciplined structure of the vertical cleats, especially on the doors, and the cedar planks passed horizontally and overlapping from the reverse side, bring a perfect balance and rhythm to the overall look of the piece. This kind of design reveals a uniquely Japanese sense of design.
The deep candy-colored texture created by the aging process is a taste that only antique pieces can have. The subtle changes in color from suntanning and areas touched by the hand tell a quiet story of the passage of time. The doors are simple and close with small wooden stoppers, preserving the practicality and warmth of the past.
The shelves are securely fastened and provide ample storage capacity. Books, clothes, daily necessities, and various other items can be beautifully organized. The backs and shelves are stained and worn from use, and there are also some holes repaired on the sides and small chips.
In a modern living space, this shelf can be used as a shelf in a study, as an accent in a living room, or as a quiet corner of a room where one spends quiet time alone, bringing a sense of calmness and flavor to the entire space. These long, locker-like proportions of antique shelves...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Glass Doors, Taisho Era '1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926).
It features a glass-fronted design, with a larger-sized cabinet. Made of Katsura wood, the cupboard has a smooth, fi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan
Materials
Wood
1910s-20s Japanese antique 2 tier large glass cabinet. wabi sabi organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Kanto area, Japan.
This large, 2 tier wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1910s - 20s (Taisho period) estimate from the style, conditions....
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Glass
Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old carved wooden dog made in Japan.
It was produced in the late Showa period (1950s-1970s) and is made of zelkova wood, which has a beautiful grain. The robust and expres...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Japan
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Mino straw cape made of rice straws, mingei wabi sabi art piece
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique "Mino", also called "Bandori" Straw cape made of rice straws - From Tohoku area, Japan.
Dear customer - feel free to inquire me for the shipping fee quote.
The shipping fee ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japan
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Straw
Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi"Tansu"
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912).
The urushi (Japanese lacquer) finish, with subtle hints of brown beneath the surface, reflects the passage o...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japan
Materials
Cedar
18th Century Japanese Rinpa Screen. White Chrysanthemums. School of Korin.
Located in Kyoto, JP
School of Ogata Korin
White Chrysanthemums
18th Century, Edo period.
A two-panel Japanese screen. Ink, color, gofun and gold leaf on paper.
Dimensions: H. 171 cm x W. 188 cm (67.5” x 74”)
On this two-panel Japanese screen we see blooming chrysanthemums, a flower which embodies the essence of autumn in Japan. Here the traditional floral theme has been simplified and stylized. The bright colors and asymmetrical composition against the delicate gold leaf create a luxurious and ornate work of art. Its background, a strikingly patinated grid of gold leaf, denies any sense of place or time and imbues everything with an ethereal glow. The leaves and stems of the plants are nothing more than pools of mottled color and ink without any outline whatsoever. These are typical Rinpa adaptations of traditional ink painting methods; tarashikomi, or diluted washes of color blended while very wet, and mokkotsu, or “bonelessness,” which creates forms without exterior outlines. The relief work of the rounded flower petals has been obtained by the moriage process (a mixture based on ground shells modeled on the surface of the paper).
On the lower right of the screen, the siganture “Hokyo Korin Jakumyo” and the “Hoshuku” seal can be read. Korin is Ogata Korin, famed for the Irises (Nezu Museum) and Red and White Plum Blossom (MOA Museum of Art) folding screens, both National Treasures. Korin worked in both Kyoto and Edo in the mid-Edo period. Korin was using the art name “Jakumyo” just after he received the Hokyo level, which was in 1701.
This particular screen was published in May of 1961 in the Japanese Sansai Fine Art Magazine*. An in depth article accompanies the photograph of the screen and and a photograph of the signature and seal. This article devotes much of its body to discussing the moriage technique, how it enlivens the chrysanthemum flowers and Korin’s specific skill in using the technique. The article goes on to discuss the most famous works of Korin, utilizing this technique, which were known at the time. Specifically a two-panel screen held in the Honolulu Museum which was discovered in the store-house of Takahashi Soan. A two-panel screen pair which the Nakano family own. A two-panel screen pair with chrysanthemums in moriage in fan designs owned by the Nomura family. Also a small folding screen featuring chrysanthemums held in the Yamato Bunkakan. The article goes on to say that this particular two-fold screen came from the Nijo family. Korin is known to have had a strong connection with the aristocratic Nijo family. The article explains that Korin received a lot of favors from the Nijo family and that this screen would have been gifted to them.
Since that time the Honolulu screen has been amended to ‘attributed to Ogata Korin’ and I do not know further details of the other 3 screens. Other Chrysanthemum screens...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japan
Materials
Gold Leaf
