During “The Aesthetics of Summer and Autumn: Masterpieces by Suzuki Kiitsu and the Inen Seal Painter " (Saturday, September 14 – Sunday, October 20, 2024)
- “The Aesthetics of Summer and Autumn: Masterpieces by Suzuki Kiitsu and the Inen Seal Painter " (cont'd)
- In Gallery 2, please enjoy the various paintings which depict autumn grasses.
- Ninth Month, Birds and Flowers Based on Fujiwara Teika’s Poem of the Twelve Months
- By Ogata Kenzan
- Japan Edo period, dated 1743
- The Allure of Buddhist Art: Small Gilded Buddhist Statues and Buddhist Implements from Japan
- The Buddhist art works collected by Nezu Kaichirō, Sr. (1860–1940) form one of the pillars of the Nezu Museum collection. Examples of Gandharan and Chinese stone sculpture from his collection appear in the Entrance Hall. Gallery 3 presents small gilded Buddhist statues and copper Buddhist implements with Buddhist images rendered on them.
- Standing Kannon-bosatsu(Avalokiteśvara)
- Japan Nara period, 8th century
Nezu Museum
- Ancient Chinese Bronzes
- The Nezu Museum collection of bronzes is world-renowned, and particularly strong in the area of late Shang (17th to 11th centuries BC) dynasty vessels, the pinnacle production period of this medium.
- Double-Ram Zun
- Bronze
- China; probably Hunan province, 13-11th centuries B.C.
Nezu Museum
- Shades of White in Ceramics
- When those who used unglazed earthenware saw a white vessel for the first time, they were, without a doubt, attracted by the refreshing feeling it conveys. Note, however, that sometimes white can seem colorful.
- Jar with Hare Shaped Handles
- Ceramic
- China Tang dynasty, 8th century
Nezu Museum Gift of Fujisaki Ryūzō
- The End of the Tea Year
- In October, the tea enjoyed throughout the previous year and the brazier in use since early summer are put away. This restrained assemblage of tea vessels evokes the sadness of that parting.
- Tea Bowl, Named Takigawa
- Kōrai-chawan group, kaki-no-heta type
- Korea Joseon dynasty, 16th century
Nezu Museum
- Decorated Clock
- This splendid Qing dynasty clock, a favorite of the Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799), is not to be missed.
- Clock Decorated with a Bird on a Cup
- England, 18th century
Nezu Museum