Imari Bowls (5)

Imari Bowls (5)Set of five Imari porcelain bowls with embossed sides, decorated in cobalt underglaze with floral motifs. Often associated with Hirado production, these bowls reflect the refined artistry of Edo period porcelain.

It enabled plots of land to be accurately surveyed and plotted

This mezzotint depicts a locket

An ikebana basket designed in the form of a suspended bird’s nest

This example dates to around the Heian or Kamakura period and has become stylized through exposure to elements

areas of damage

this rare garment is made from layers of handmade washi and treated for strength and flexibility

I can’t say for certain if the lines on the face of the rock are naturally occurring or were manually worked

one diamond prints solid indigo while its neighbor remains white reserve

The vessel has been skillfully repaired at some point

the spirals represent the interminable essence of life

Each is composed of two parts to press the dough

the artist carefully brushes away the ink from the selected areas