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Nabeshima and Kinrande - Recurring Designs Across Space and Time
Toguri Museum of Art
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Patterns that continue neatly onto the surface of the vessels. Designs that appear repeatedly across various types of vessels and through different periods. Among the designs of Nabeshima ware made in Saga during the Edo period and Imari ware in the style of Kinrande (gold brocade), the technique of "repetition" can be observed.
Nabeshima ware was created to present as gifts to the Tokugawa shogunate by the Nabeshima clan of Saga. Produced in the clan kiln of Okawachiyama in Saga and its style was established by the late 17th century. Refined designs are plentiful, and compositions of repeating patterns such as Karakusa (Chinese flower patterns), Sarasa (calico patterns), and Momo (peach) are among them. It is not uncommon for the same patterns to transcend time and be revisited.
On the other hand, the Kinrande style of Imari ware also emerged in the late 17th century. Made in the local kilns of Saga and Arita, it gained popularity domestically and internationally. Its characteristic is the intricate composition combining various patterns, and it features classic Karakusa and geometric patterns transcending types of vessels such as plates and sake cups. The patterns expressed in different colors exhibit the unique fun of sometsuke (underglaze) depicting the skeleton and coloring with overglaze.
While Nabeshima ware served as offerings to the shogunate and as gifts, and Imari ware was in demand domestically and internationally, there is a difference in their character. However, within both styles that emerged simultaneously, a common design direction of "repetition" can be recognized. Please enjoy the beauty of approximately 80 pieces woven together by this "repetition."
Nabeshima ware was created to present as gifts to the Tokugawa shogunate by the Nabeshima clan of Saga. Produced in the clan kiln of Okawachiyama in Saga and its style was established by the late 17th century. Refined designs are plentiful, and compositions of repeating patterns such as Karakusa (Chinese flower patterns), Sarasa (calico patterns), and Momo (peach) are among them. It is not uncommon for the same patterns to transcend time and be revisited.
On the other hand, the Kinrande style of Imari ware also emerged in the late 17th century. Made in the local kilns of Saga and Arita, it gained popularity domestically and internationally. Its characteristic is the intricate composition combining various patterns, and it features classic Karakusa and geometric patterns transcending types of vessels such as plates and sake cups. The patterns expressed in different colors exhibit the unique fun of sometsuke (underglaze) depicting the skeleton and coloring with overglaze.
While Nabeshima ware served as offerings to the shogunate and as gifts, and Imari ware was in demand domestically and internationally, there is a difference in their character. However, within both styles that emerged simultaneously, a common design direction of "repetition" can be recognized. Please enjoy the beauty of approximately 80 pieces woven together by this "repetition."
Schedule | Apr 17 (Wed) 2024-Jun 30 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200, University and High School Students ¥500, Junior High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Venue | Toguri Museum of Art http://www.toguri-museum.or.jp  | ||||
| Location | 1-11-3 Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0046 | ||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from the North exit of Shinsen Station on the Keio Inokashira line, 10 minute walk from the Hachiko exit of JR Shibuya Station. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3465-0070 | ||||
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