Hanging scroll, Ink and light color on paper
47 x 26.5 cm
This rectangular painting depicts two puppies: one facing the viewer and the other with its back turned. The puppies are rendered in Okyo’s unmistakably charming style. This small-format work showcases several of Okyo’s signature techniques, such as tsuketate and katabokashi, which he used to create a sense of plasticity and depth in his figures. Overall, it is a delightful portrayal of puppies playing in the snow.
The painting features two of Okyo’s standard seals, both square intaglio designs. The seal impressions closely resemble those on Okyo’s Bamboo in Wind and Rain, a pair of folding screens designated as an Important Cultural Property. These screens were created in 1776, when Okyo was 44 years old—the same year he painted his renowned Wisteria screens, now housed at the Nezu Museum and also recognized as an Important Cultural Property. This period marks a significant high point in the artist’s career.
Ceramic plate
1823
17 x 18.5 x 1.6 (height) cm (each)
Ten epitaphs of the Hong family (paternal side) and the Cho family (maternal side) by Hong Giseop.
An epitaph is a ceramic tablet placed on a grave to pass down records about the owner of the grave for future generations. It was during the Goryeo period that the accomplishments and character of the deceased were recorded and an inscription was added at the end. This work mainly describes the author’s parents and their ancestors.
Accompanied by the full oral text in Japanese, the modern translation (Japanese), the modern translation (English), and the commentary (Japanese andEnglish) on Hong Giseop, the author of the work.
View our latest works of art on our website during this Autumn and Winter season!
RECENTLY CLOSED ASIA WEEK NEW YORK 2024
Selection of Japanese and Korean Art
March 14 – 19, 2024 Asia Week Hours: Mar 14-19, 10am-6pm Nicholas Hall 17 East 76th Street, 4th Floor
For Asia Week Autumn 2024, we are pleased to feature our newest acquisitions of Japanese and Korean art, including a six-panel gold-leaf folding screen depicting a children’s seasonal festival, a 12th century seated Amida Nyoral and a Yi Dynasty blue-and-white ceramic jar.
Our gallery is located on Shinmonzen-dōri, known as Kyoto’s foremost location for businesses specializing in antiques. You will recognize our building by its characteristic facade that is dominated by large blue glass panels—an unusual feature in our neighborhood. In our white gallery space, we exhibit a wide selection of artworks covering the entire scope of Japanese art. Objects include Buddhist and Shintō sculptures, masks of the Nō theater, screens, hanging scrolls, and ceramics. Savoring these artworks one by one, their captivating beauty will open up to you the full breadth of Japan’s long history and culture. We would be delighted to help you find just the right piece for you.
For twelve years, we ran a gallery in the United Kingdom and we are fortunate to count many overseas clients among our customers. Not a few clients greet us with “I’m back again!” when they enter our gallery during visits to Japan.
Many of our artworks have been acquired by major museums in the United States. Of course, we will be happy to arrange overseas shipping for you.
Also, please do not hesitate to contact us in English.
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