There are many swords, lacquerworks, and tea bowls that are national treasures and important cultural properties, including the National Treasure Funahashi Maki-e Inkstone Box, which everyone has seen in textbooks at least once. Special exhibition held at Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan ""The Great Universe of Koetsu Hon'ami" is17This is a must-see exhibition that brings together the works of the century's genius creator, Koetsu Hon'ami.
The overwhelming volume of the “Funahashi Makie Inkstone Box” is unique to the real thing.
A while ago, I planned a ``Koetsu special feature'' for a certain magazine.
If we wanted to feature Koetsu, it would have to be the National Treasure Funahashi Maki-e Inkstone Box, so we applied for permission from the Tokyo National Museum to take a new photo of it, but it was simply refused, and instead we were asked to take a photo of the work. It was an image taken (positive film at the time). I felt frustrated, but when I thought about it, it was a national treasure, so there was no way it would just come out of storage.…….
Then Ikuseishimo. At Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan1Month16At the special exhibition ``The Cosmos of Hon'ami Koetsu,'' which began on the 12th, the ``Funahashi Maki-e Inkstone Box'' was taken out of storage and solemnly enshrined at the entrance of the venue. It is truly a sight to behold, an overwhelming presence. I almost thought it was a halo. When I looked at it up close, I was surprised at how big it actually was and how much it had swelled up. The rich gold that shines gracefully and the lead plate that emits a cold, hard light; the elegant calligraphy and gentle curved surface that softly connect the two. ``Koetsu-sama, you did a great job.'' I am deeply grateful.
At the press preview, I also tried taking pictures with my smartphone. I think the overall three-dimensional effect is better than the official image.……, he said with self-praise. “National Treasure Funahashi Maki-e Inkstone Box Made by Koetsu Hon’ami Edo Period17Century Tokyo National Museum Collection”
Length13Picture scroll of meters! The essence of Japanese art is here
This "Funahashi Makie Box" is not the only one. Starting with the famous swords that went through the Hon'ami family's sword appraisal business, there are also plaques, calligraphy, lacquer work, and tea bowls, all of which are on display to show the genius's endless footprints.
One of them is the ``Tsurushita-e Thirty-Six Poems Wakamaki'', which is an important cultural property and is as impressive as the ``Funahashi Maki-e Inkstone Box.'' Sotatsu Tawaraya drew a sketch of a crane, and Koetsu wrote thirty-six poems on it.13It is a meter long scroll.
The scroll is on display from beginning to end. If the hundreds of cranes flying in a flock like waves and then landing on the ground are spectacular, Koetsu's handwriting, which seems to be singing and dancing in response to the countless cranes, is also spectacular. As you walk and admire it from end to end, you will feel a sense of fascination. It may be a bit of an exaggeration, but I feel like saying, ``The essence of Japanese art is here.''
Length13meters. As I slowly follow the flight of the cranes, it feels like a magnificent symphony is playing in my ears.……. “Important Cultural Property Thirty-six Poems Waka Scroll with Illustrations of Cranes (both upper and lower images) Handwritten by Koetsu Hon’ami/Sketches by Sotatsu Tawaraya Edo period.17Century Kyoto National Museum Collection”
That famous bowl is lined up. Experience the depth of tea ceremony
It would be really delicious to have a cup of tea in a bowl like this. I envy the previous owners. ``Important Cultural Property Red Raku Tea Bowl, Inscribed by Koetsu Hon'ami, Kaga, Edo Period.17Century Kyoto, Shokokuji Collection”
The rows of tea bowls lined up in the final exhibition room can only be described as ``amazing.'' The black Raku tea bowl seems to suck everything in, and the red Raku tea bowl is completely different. I read that he had a close friendship with the third generation of the Raku family, Doinyu, who was making pottery in Kyoto at the same time, and it made sense. In the early Edo period, two rare creators living in Kyoto traveled back and forth to each other, and perhaps Sotatsu Tawaraya was also a part of it.……. Isn't it fun just imagining it?
Please come and visit the special exhibition ``The Cosmos of Hon'ami Koetsu.''3Month10Until the day. The audio guide navigation is by actor Miki Nakatani. When he is distracted by his calm and beautiful announcements, he tends to miss the important explanation of the work. please note.
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