Arts of Asia — Page 136

Conical Bowl with Peonies and Leaves

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279)

Tripod Incense Holder with Floral Design

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Foliate Dish with Crane and Deer Amid Clouds

Unknown, Yuan dynasty (1279–1368), late 13th century

Dish with Peonies and Leaves

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279)

Tripod Censer

Unknown, Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 13th century

Bowl

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Circular Flowerpot Stand with Three Cloud-Shaped Feet

Unknown, Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 13th century

Lobed Basin for Flowerpot with Four Cloud-Shaped Feet

Unknown, Yuan (1271–1368)/Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 14th century

Bottle-Shaped Vase for Incense Sticks or Flowers

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911), c. late 17th/18th century

Bell with Archaistic Motifs

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), mid–17th century

Vessel in the Form of an Ancient Bronze Jar (Hu)

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)

Beaker Vase in the Shape of an Ancient Bronze Beaker (Zun)

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 17th/early 18th century

Bottle-Shaped Vase with Dragon Handles and Lotus Flowers

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911), c. late 17th/18th century

Actors Ichikawa Danjûrô V as the Spirit of the Monk Seigen and Nakamura Noshio I as the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao in “Courtesan in a Maple-Leaf-Pattern Over-Kimono” (“Keisei Momiji no Uchikake”)

Katsukawa Shunsho, About 1772

Conical Bowl with Peony Flowers

Unknown, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), early 12th century

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Ashikaga Takauji in the Play Kaeribana Eiyu Taiheiki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1779

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1779

Figure of Daoist God Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior)

Unknown, Ming (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 15th/18th century

The Actor Otani Hiroji III as Abe no Muneto Disguised as a Peddler of Buckwheat Noodles, in the Play Otokoyama Yunzei Kurabe, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1768

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1768

Actors Segawa Kikunojô III as Yasukata and Iwai Hanshirô IV as Utôin Performing a Hobbyhorse Dance (Harugoma odori) in “The Fifth Genji Mitsugi’s Robe (“Godai Genji Mitsugi no Furisode”)

Katsukawa Shunsho, About 1782

Actors Ichikawa Danjûrô V as the Spirit of the Monk Seigen and Nakamura Noshio I as the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao in “Courtesan in a Maple-Leaf-Pattern Over-Kimono” (“Keisei Momiji no Uchikake”)

Katsukawa Shunsho, About 1772

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Renegade Monk Dainichibo Soliciting Alms, in the Play Edo Meisho Midori Soga (Famous Places in Edo: A Green Soga), Performed at the Morita Theater from the Fifteenth Day of the First Month, 1779

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1779

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Fifth Month, 1776

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1776

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Shinokobe Shoji Yukihira in the Play Gohiiki Kanjincho, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1773

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1773

Vase with Leaf Scroll Handles and Floral Spray Design

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736–1795)

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Renegade Monk Wantetsu of Okami-dani in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1778

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1778

Globular Vase with Tall Neck

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736–1795)

Actor Bandô Matatarô IV as Gempachibyôe in “Snowflakes: Plum Blossoms Kaomise” (“Mutsu no hana ume no kaomise”)

Katsukawa Shunsho, About 1769

Ewer with Lotus Flower Petals

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279), 13th century

Celadon-glazed lotus vase (shoudaier huluping)

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign mark (1736–1795), 18th/19th century

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as Baramon no Kichi in the Play Hatsumombi Kuruwa Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1780

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1780

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as the Renegade Monk Zenjibo Disguised as Dainichibo in the Play Edo no Fuji Wakayagi Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1789

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1789

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as a Monk, Raigo Ajari, in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no Mato (Forest of the Nue Monster: Target of the Eleventh Month), Performed at the Nakamura Theater from the First Day of the Eleventh Month, 1770

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1770

The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo III as Akushichibyoe Kagekiyo Disguised as a Beggar in the Play Kamuri Kotoba Soga no Yukari, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the First Month, 1776

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1776

Flattened Teapot (Bianhu)

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), mid–17th century

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as the Street-Walker Otsuyu in the Play Cho Chidori Wakayagi Soga, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Second Month, 1779

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1779

Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Fox-Wife from Furui in “First Performance Day of the Izu Calendar” (“Izu-goyomi Shibai no Ganjitsu”)

Katsukawa Shunsho, About 1772

The Actor Yoshizawa Iroha I as Princess Yosooi (Yosooi Hime) in the Play Kikujido Shuen no Iwaya, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1775

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1775

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III in an Unidentified Role

Katsukawa Shunsho, early 1780s

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as the Courtesan Kewaizaka no Shosho in the Play Sono Kyodai Fuji no Sugatami, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1776

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1776

The Actor Tsuneyo II as Okaru in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eighth Month, 1779

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1779

Mount Hôrai

Kano Isen'in, About 1802–16

The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as Misao Disguised as a Komuso in the Play Kosode-gura no Tekubari, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Second Month, 1772 (?)

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1772

Stem Cup with Leechee and Vines

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), late15th/early 16th century

Covered Box

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522–1567)

Asakusa Imado, from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto Meisho)"

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, c. 1832/33

Yagurashita no Bansho (Evening Bell at Yagurashita), Courtesan and Her Attendant at the Yagurashita Unlicensed Pleaser District in Fukagawa, from the series "Fukagawa Hakkei (Eights Views of Fukagawa)"

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1771

Covered Cosmetic Boxes

Unknown, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), 13th century

Covered Cosmetic Boxes

Unknown, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), 13th century