~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~

Painting of Ensō by Priest of Kyoto’s Sangen-in, Hasegawa Kanshu

Deceptively simple and notoriously difficult to apply with the calligrapher’s brush in one fluid, arching stroke; the symbol of the ensō has long been associate

[Bodhisattva] - Kimura Buzan (1876-1942)

Seated in meditation with open and compassionate heart, this bodhisattva is on a spiritual journey, postponing his own salvation in order to remain on earth to

Autumn Nanga Landscape - 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

A Scroll Mounted Letter - Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828)

Here we have a scroll-mounted letter in a copy signed by the famed Japanese poet Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828), who is counted with Bashō and Buson among the three

A Hanging Scroll - 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

A Nanga Literati Hanging Scroll by Yamamoto Baisō (1846 - 1921)

An elegant antique Japanese hanging scroll from Meiji depicting a serene landscape in ink on silk, composed in the literati manner with softly layered mountain

Tokkuri with Ensō - Katō Kōzō (1935-2023)

This depiction of the eternal “ensō” on a backdrop of pearly white feldspar over red clay signifies enlightenment, the eternal, the nothingness, and the freedom

A Tokkuri with Ensō - Tsujimura Yui (b. 1975)

With an uncanny ability to emulate features of the natural environment, the creator of this sake vessel,Tsujimura Yui, is one of Japan’s most skilled potters wo

Chinese Scholar Lù Yǔ (733-804) painted - 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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[Autumn Cricket] - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) / Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924)

A collaboration piece between the famed poet/ nun of the late Edo period Rengetsu and her younger protege Tessai, this scroll depicts a frightened cricket makin

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[Banana Tree] - Tomita Keisen (1879-1936)

Japanese sumi on paper—this piece by well-known Meiji/ Taisho artist Tomita Keisen depicts a lone banana tree. Deceptively simple in style, each brush stroke ma

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[Birds in Snowscape] - Yamamoto Baiitsu (1783-1856)

This tranquil winter scene showing a group of birds taking shelter in the snowy boughs of a tree was done by well-known Edo painter, poet, and tea ceremony devo

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[Dragonfly] - Itō Jakuchū (1716-1800)

Sumi on silk. This delicate treatment of a dragonfly alighting on a chrysanthemum is the work of one of Japan’s most celebrated artists of the mid-Edo period. I

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[Arashiyama/ Kyomizu/ Tatsuta] - Hirai Baisen (1889-1969)

This masterful rendition of an idilic landscape done in the Nanga style of Chinese painting is spread across three canvases titled 1) “Arashiyama” (A district n

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Nanga Painting - Yamamoto Baiitsu (1783-1856)

Japanese Nihonga painting on paper—this piece by well-known Edo painter, poet, and tea ceremony devotee Baiitsu Yamamoto depicts an idealized mountain scene in

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[Wisteria Maiden] - Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) / Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

Rengetsu is widely regarded as one of the greatest waka poets of the 19th century. A skilled Shijo School painter, she was also an accomplished calligrapher and

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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 - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

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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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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[Forest Spirits] - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

This piece by Ōtagaki Rengetsu contains a unique woodblock print technique that utilizes gofun, a ground oyster shell treatment. As a result, the forest sprites

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Hanging Scroll - Gentō Sokuchū (1729-1807)

Sumi on paper. This impressive Zen painting by Gentō Sokuchū features the Chinese character michi (path) in masterfully rendered calligraphic strokes. As the 11

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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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Hanging Scroll by Taijou Shokan

Sumi on silk. A fine example of painting from the Obaku sect of Zen which was brought to Japan in the 17th century from China. This naturalistic theme by Taijou

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Hanging Scroll with Ensō by Reigen Eto

Sumi on paper. A fine ensō drawn by Reigen Eto, one of the most prominent disciples of Hakuin. It is said that Reigen was known for his delicate brush strokes a

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Kano Scroll by Yasunobu (1613-1685) and Sokuhi Nyoitsu (1616-1671)

Third son of the director of the Kano School of painting, Yasunobu was appointed head of the Kyoto branch at a young age after his father’s death. Meanwhile, hi

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Obaku Zen Scroll (1750)

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

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A Muromachi Period Scroll with Depiction of the Daruma

A classic renditions of the Bodhidharma (more commonly known as the Daruma in Japan), this scroll from the Muromachi period (1336-1573) depicts the legendary mo

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Hanging Scroll - Matsumura Goshun (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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A Hanging Scroll - Tanomura Chikuden (1777-1835)

A beautiful composition from over 200 years ago, the poem on this lovely hanging scroll can be translated to: Loving the fragrance of orchids deep in the mounta

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Hanging Scroll - Suda Kokuta (1906-1990)

Sumi and color on paper. This piece depicts the single Chinese character hito (person or individual) in bold and distinctive calligraphic strokes. Signed and se

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A Hanging Scroll by Kano Minenobu (1662 - 1708)

A fine example of Edo period Kano painting, this generously proportioned hanging scroll illustrates a late autumn scene from the Japanese countryside over 300 y

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Hanging Scroll - Fukuda Kodōjin (1865-1944)

Sumi and color on paper. This hanging scroll by Fukuda Kodojin is a fine example of the Japanese nan-ga style of painting. Compared with other works by Kodojin,

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Hanging Scroll by Kakyo/ Rengetsu

Sumi on paper. The artist Kakyo (1844-1928) was the son of the painter Chuuguuji. Kakyo studied both the Tosa and Kano styles and taught at the art school which

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Hanging Scroll - Tani Bunchō (1763-1840)

A masterpiece by one of the premier Literati painters from the Edo period. Born into a wealthy samurai family, At a young age, Bunchō was given a stipend that e

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Hanging Scroll - Tomita Keisen (1879-1936)

Sumi and color on paper. This piece by well-known Taisho period artist Tomita Keisen depicts foresters riding log rafts down the Uji-gawa. Keisen was trained in

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

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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A Late Edo Collaboration Scroll by Reizei Tamenori and Hara Zaichū

In the tranquil pond, a solitary turtle finds repose upon a weathered rock. With its ancient shell glistening under the gentle sunlight, it sits in serene conte

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An Early Edo Period Scroll - Kanō Tan'yū (1602-1674)

Composed by one of the most well-regarded and important figures within the Kanō tradition of painting, here we see a whimsical rendition of tiger and cub pranci

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A Nichiren Buddhist Scroll with Lotus Sutra by Nichiko (1645-1721)

The large characters in the center of this scroll "南無妙法蓮華経" are pronounced as "Namu Myōho Renge Kyō” in English — a phrase associated with Nichiren Buddhism tha

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A Shino Masterpiece - Katō Kōzō (1935-2023)

This depiction of the eternal “ensō” on a backdrop of pearly white feldspar signifies enlightenment, the eternal, the nothingness, and the freedom of the mind t

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“Basking Turtle” Hanging Scroll - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

Long a symbol of longevity, good luck, and support in many parts of Asia; in Japan the turtle has the added symbolism of being one of the cardinal protectors of

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"Eggplant" Hanging Scroll (Gassaku) - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) / Hasegawa Gyokuhō (1822-1879)

A symbol of health and prosperity, these ripe eggplants were painted by Hasegawa Gyokuhou (1822 - 1879), a disciple of one of Kyoto’s leading Shijo school artis

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"Autumn Moon" Hanging Scroll - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

This poetry and artwork, done by one of the most renowned and loved waka poets of the 19th century—Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875), tells the story of a personal m

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Tokkuri with Ensō - Katō Kōzō (1935-2023)

This depiction of the eternal “ensō” on a backdrop of pearly white feldspar over red clay signifies enlightenment, the eternal, the nothingness, and the freedom

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