~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~

A Hanging Scroll by Imperial Court Artist Taki Katei (1830 - 1901)

This Meiji-period hanging scroll has that lovely quiet confidence you see in literati-style kachōga (seasonal nature motifs) of the era: elegant, unforced, and

Autumn Nanga Landscape by Takamori Saigan (1847–1917)

This atmospheric autumn landscape by Takamori Saigan (1847–1917), unfolds through delicate ink work and restrained colour. Russet trees occupy the foreground, w

Obaku Scroll by Hyakusetsu Genyō (1668-1749) and Kuge Yaou (1670-1752)

A small cottage perched on the edge of a tranquil lake, fishermen heading out in the morning chill to secure their daily catch. This pastoral scene from the Jap

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[Spring Trout] Hanging Scroll by Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

The poem accompanying the artwork on this antique scroll reads: Fishing little trout—Precious drops of dew glisten—Flowing with the blossoms—The mountains and r

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Late Edo Period Hanging Scroll by Nakabayashi Chikutō (1776-1853)

This beautiful painting from late Edo portrays Mount Fuji as a sublime centerpiece, overlooking a serene landscape below. A lush pine forest embraces the foot o

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"Village in Winter" Hanging Scroll by Ōtagaki Rengetsu

This soulful image of a Japanese hamlet in the depths of winter was done by one of the most renowned and loved waka poets of the 19th century, Ōtagaki Rengetsu

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Hanging Scroll by Goshun Matsumura (1752 - 1811)

This Edo period scroll depicts Meota Iwa—a famous Japanese landmark in Mie. Symbolizing the union between two divine deities, Izanagi (said to be the larger roc

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Muromachi Buddhist Painting of the Amida Triad

Also known as "The Buddha of Immeasurable Light and Life,” here in this pre-Edo Buddhist painting we see Amida and his two assistant bodhisattvas, Seishi on the

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Hawk Perched on Plum Branch, Kano-ha (1834)

A late winter scene picturing a majestic white hawk alighting on a plum branch in full bloom. Hawks—which were used for hunting during the Momoyama and Edo pe

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"Tanuki Spirit" Ex. Museum Piece by Ōtagaki Rengetsu

This playful image of a Japanese raccoon dog (tanuki) enjoying a flask of saké was done by one of the most renowned and loved waka poets of the 19th century, Ōt

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Chinese Scholar Lù Yǔ (733-804) painted by Maruyama Ōkyo (1733-1795)

Revered Chinese scholar and tea master, Lù Yǔ is known as the “Sage of Tea” and is credited with advancing the practice of tea through the writing of his life’s

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Painting by Ono Bakufu

Paint on canvas. This signed and sealed painting by Ono Bakufu depicts two Japanese Koi floating in a tranquil pond. Bakufu is best known for his print series o

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