INISHIE
A work from over 200 years ago
“INISHIE” means “a long time ago” in Japanese. While various styles are in fashion, works that have been passed down since ancient times have universal value.
First of all, we must be grateful that items made by people over 200 years ago have been passed down to the present day in such good condition. Since ancient times, Kyoto has been the center of tea culture and a city where fine works of art are gathered.
This is because wealthy merchant or tea masters placed their orders with various kiln producers.
I think there is a lot to learn from these works. In particular, potters aiming to create “tea pottery” can learn a lot from ancient pieces. By experiencing these things, I also can learn a lot. By actually holding the work in our hands, we can get a variety of information. And being able to introduce them to you all is a new endeavor for “Kyoto Style.”
The works are available for purchase.
(Basically, we would like you to use our artworks on a daily basis, so we offer them at an affordable price range. We are introducing works at the same price range as the contemporary works that we normally sell at Gallery Aoyama.)
Thank you.
Kohagi Kirikohdai Chawan
古萩切高台茶碗
A tea bowl from the early Edo period, made of Hagi ware, which has been cherished by tea masters. This is an excellent piece of work.
Koshigaraki Hitoeguchi Mizusashi
古信楽一重口水指
Masterpieces from the Momoyama period
Irabo Chawan | 伊羅保茶盌
Daiki TACHIBANA (511th head priest of Daitoku-ji Temple)
The box was inscribed by a high-ranking Buddhist monk who was also a tea master.
Koseto Shijiko
古瀬戸四耳壺
Muromachi period
KoBizen Kabuseyaki Kabura Tokkuri
古備前かぶせ焼蕪徳利
Masterpieces from the Momoyama period
Bizen Hidasuki Hitoeguchi Mizusashi
備前緋襷一重口水指
Inheriting a 400-year-old tradition. The charm of clay from a bygone era.
Aka Tsutsu Chawan | Tamamizu Yahee
(Nindosai 9th)
赤筒茶碗 | 九代 玉水弥兵衞
This is a very well-made chawan and is very attractive.
Shigaraki Chaire | 信楽茶入
Very very Shigaraki.
It’s not a flashy sight, but it really feels like Shigaraki ware.
SOLD
Kiku makie Kuro Hira Natsume
菊蒔絵黒平棗
Expression of light and shadow.
Wild chrysanthemums in the middle of the night under the moonlight?
SOLD
Bizen Tanetsubo Mizusashi | 備前種壺水指
SOLD
Inbe Hidasuki Chaire |尹部火だすき茶入
SOLD
Aka Chawan | Nindosai
赤茶碗 初代 任土斎
This is a Chawan by the first generation Nindosai.
The scenery resembles ripe persimmons and persimmon leaves.