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Title
Battle of the Genji and Heike Forces
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description
This 6-fold screen is a depiction of the Battle of Genji and Heike. In samurai armor, the Heike forces approach by ship from the left, while Genji forces rush to the shore on horseback and on foot—drawing the viewer’s attention to the center of the screens, where their confrontation will finally take place. The Heike forces can be identified by the red banners on their ships, while the Genji clan carries white banners.
Century
16th century
Object Creation Date
1573-1650
Accession Number
1964/2.64
Medium and Support
6-fold screen, ink and color on paper
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period to early Edo Period (1583-1650)
Title
Certificate of Authenticity for Seto ware tea caddy "Hitorine," named by Kobori Enshû (1579–1647)
Artist
Seto Shinbei
Artist Life Dates
late 16th century - early 17th century
Century
16th-17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1600-1647
Accession Number
1954/1.532G
Medium and Support
ink on paper
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period to early Edo Period (1583-1650)
Title
Certificate of Authenticity for Seto ware tea caddy "Hitorine," named by Kobori Enshû (1579–1647)
Artist
Seto Shinbei
Artist Life Dates
late 16th century - early 17th century
Century
16th-17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1600-1647
Accession Number
1954/1.532H
Medium and Support
ink on paper
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period to early Edo Period (1583-1650)
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Title
Egôro (ritual censer)
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description
It is a bronze incense burner with a long handle. The circular bowl is a brazier, in which incense is burnt in Shinto rituals. The brazier has a fluted mouth and double-lines on the outside body. A circular foot, in a chrysanthemum shape, is attached to the brazier. There is a support that connects between the brazier and the foot. The brazier’s lid has an intricate openwork design of lotus flower scrolls with a knob in the shape of a lotus bud. The rim has an incised, stylized design of clouds. The mounting between the brazier and the handle is in the shape of Buddhist jewel with two semi-precious stones. The handle has carved lotus flower scrolls, and the end of which is bent at a right angle and joined to a round pedestal. Rising from the pedestal is a small statue of a lion on a lotus-shape pedestal, which serves as a knob handgrip when the incense burner is held.
Century
16th-17th century
Object Creation Date
1583-1650
Accession Number
2007/2.6
Medium and Support
gilt bronze with semiprecious stones
Period
Japan, Momoyama period (1583-1615) to early Edo period (1615-1868)
Title
Hawk
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description
In this painting, the hawk perches on the base of a tree, gripping the knotted bark with its talons. Its back is presented to the viewer, bringing attention the impressive patterning and feather detail. Arching its head to the right to reveal a keen awareness of its surroundings coupled with a razor sharp glare, it appears ready to take off after unsuspecting prey.
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
17th century (?)
Accession Number
1964/2.62
Medium and Support
hanging scroll, ink on paper
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period (1583-1615)
Title
Inner box for Seto ware tea caddy "Hitorine," named by Kobori Enshû (1579–1647)
Artist
Seto Shinbei
Artist Life Dates
late 16th century - early 17th century
Century
16th-17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1600-1647
Accession Number
1954/1.532F
Medium and Support
wood
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period to early Edo Period (1583-1650)
Title
Inner pouch for Seto ware tea caddy "Hitorine," named by Kobori Enshû (1579–1647)
Artist
Seto Shinbei
Artist Life Dates
late 16th century - early 17th century
Century
16th-17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1600-1647
Accession Number
1954/1.532C
Medium and Support
silk
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period to early Edo Period (1583-1650)
Title
Karatsu Ware (?) bowl with painted floral design
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Century
Early 17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1600
Accession Number
1972/2.73
Medium and Support
stoneware with red and green underglaze painting
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period (1583-1615)
Title
Mist Clearing Over a Mountain Village, formerly attributed to Hasegawa Nobuharu (Shinshun; later, Tôhaku)
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description
This is a vertical format painting surrounded by green and gold fabric. It is painted in tones of black with some areas of pink and blue color. It depicts a landscape scene with a cluster of small houses nestled in a craggy mountainous area. There is a river that runs through the landscape with two figures crossing a small footbridge. Other figures are shown in the open area of the village. The trees and vegetation are painted with short abbreviated brushstriokes.
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
late 16th century - early 17th century
Accession Number
1967/2.5
Medium and Support
hanging scroll, ink and light color on paper
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period (1583-1615)
Title
Outer box for Seto ware tea caddy "Hitorine," named by Kobori Enshû (1579–1647)
Artist
Seto Shinbei
Artist Life Dates
late 16th century - early 17th century
Century
16th-17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1600-1647
Accession Number
1954/1.532I
Medium and Support
wood
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period to early Edo Period (1583-1650)
Title
Outer pouch for wood container for Seto ware tea caddy "Hitorine," named by Kobori Enshû (1579–1647)
Artist
Seto Shinbei
Artist Life Dates
late 16th century - early 17th century
Century
16th-17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1600-1647
Accession Number
1954/1.532E
Medium and Support
silk
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period to early Edo Period (1583-1650)
Title
Scene from "Tales of Ise"
Artist
Japan, Tosa School
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1600-1630
Accession Number
2001/2.135
Medium and Support
album leaf, ink, color and gold foil on paper
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period to early Edo Period (1583-1650)
Title
Shigaraki ware storage jar
Artist
Shigaraki ware, Japan
Physical Description
A large storage jar with round shoulder and shorter neck. The body is rather unevenly potted, showing bumps in some parts. The surface texture is uneven with speckles of white particles. Dark green, natural ash glaze drips on one side of the jar from top of the neck to the lower middle of the body. The rim of the neck is partially chipped and cracked. It has no foot.
Century
Late 16th-early 17th century
Object Creation Date
late 16th century - early 17th century
Accession Number
1986/1.161
Medium and Support
stoneware with natural ash glaze
Period
Japan, Momoyama period to early Edo period (1615-1868)
Title
Sparrow on a Bamboo Branch
Artist
Kanô Gyokuraku
Physical Description
A plump sparrow is perching on a bamboo branch, which is bending from the main branch on the left side of the painting. The bamboo has young and mature leaves. The background is left as blank. The mounting is made of creamy silk brocade with blue green silk brocade strips. Brown brocade pieces are pasted on the top and the bottom of the mounting. There is a seal in red ink on the left corner. Wrinkles on the top and right lower side of the bid; some smaller worm holes and one large hole underneath the bird, but all repaired.
Artist Life Dates
active 1550 - 1590
Century
16th century
Object Creation Date
2nd half of 16th century
Accession Number
1968/2.54
Medium and Support
Hanging scroll: ink on paper
Period
Japan, Momoyama period (1583-1615)
Title
Tsuba (sword guard) with incised flame design
Artist
Artist Unknown, Nabeshima ware, Japan
Physical Description
This small, flat metal piece has a quartrefoil shape. Two holes in the middle. Flame-like incision all over the piece. Silver is applied around the center hole.
Century
Late 16th-Early 17th century
Object Creation Date
late 16th century - early 17th century
Accession Number
1966/1.101
Medium and Support
Shakudô (copper-gold alloy)
Period
Japan, Momoyama period (1583-1615)
Title
Wood container for Seto ware tea caddy "Hitorine," named by Kobori Enshû (1579–1647)
Artist
Seto Shinbei
Artist Life Dates
late 16th century - early 17th century
Century
16th-17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1600-1647
Accession Number
1954/1.532D
Medium and Support
wood
Period
Japan, Momoyama Period to early Edo Period (1583-1650)
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