Muromachi Collection

Dragon and Tiger, 1500s. Creator: Sesson Sh?kei (Japanese, 1504-1589)
Dragon and Tiger, 1500s. These paired creatures represent the elements of water and wind in Chinese cosmology: the dragons swirling form conjures rain clouds

Japan - Tatami Rooms - Traditional interior design
Traditional Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) come with a unique interior design that includes tatami mats as flooring. An example from an Onsen (Hot Springs) Hotel

Fugen, Muromachi Period (ink & colour on silk)
931412 Fugen, Muromachi Period (ink & colour on silk) by Eiga, Takuma (14th Century); 67.7x41.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Samantabhadra)

History of the Founding of the Geppoji Temple, Muromachi Period, c
483276 History of the Founding of the Geppoji Temple, Muromachi Period, c.1495 (ink, colour & gold on paper) by Mitsunobu, Tosa (1434-1525); 34.3x1044 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Illustration from the Founding of the Buddhist Temple, Tsukiminedera, Muromachi Period
483282 Illustration from the Founding of the Buddhist Temple, Tsukiminedera, Muromachi Period, 1495 (ink, colour & gold on paper) by Mitsunobu, Tosa (1434-1525); 34.3x1044 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Illustration from the Founding of the Buddhist Temple, Tsukiminedera, Muromachi Period
483281 Illustration from the Founding of the Buddhist Temple, Tsukiminedera, Muromachi Period, 1495 (ink, colour & gold on paper) by Mitsunobu, Tosa (1434-1525); 34.3x1044 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Ko-bizen Tomonari Tachi, late Heian Period, 10th - 11th century (wood, lacquer & metal)
1547590 Ko-bizen Tomonari Tachi, late Heian Period, 10th - 11th century (wood, lacquer & metal) by Japanese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tiger, 1500s. Creator: Sesson Sh?kei (Japanese, 1504-1589)
Tiger, 1500s. This screen with a tiger and its pair with a dragon together represent the elements of water and wind in Chinese cosmology: the dragons swirling form conjures rain clouds

Dragon, 1500s. Creator: Sesson Sh?kei (Japanese, 1504-1589)
Dragon, 1500s. This screen with a dragon and its pair with a tiger together represent the elements of water and wind in Chinese cosmology: the dragons swirling form conjures rain clouds

Plants of autumn, c. 1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper)
BL12368 Plants of autumn, c.1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper) by Japanese School (16th century); British Museum, London

Plants of autumn and winter, c. 1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper)
BL12367 Plants of autumn and winter, c.1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper) by Japanese School (16th century); British Museum, London

Plants of winter, c. 1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper)
BL12366 Plants of winter, c.1550, (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper) by Japanese School (16th century); British Museum, London

Japanese woman receiving a massage. Woodblock print, 16th century, by Kiyonaga
KIYONAGA: MASSAGE. Japanese woman receiving a massage. Woodblock print, 16th century, by Kiyonaga

Writing Table 1400s Japan Muromachi Period 1392-1573
Writing Table, 1400s. Japan, Muromachi Period (1392-1573). Wood with lacquer; overall: 10.2 x 36.9 cm (4 x 14 1/2 in.)

JAPAN: PORTUGUESE SHIP. Japanese namban screen, early-16th century

JAPAN: SHINTO RITUAL. Fertility offerings of boiled rice to Shinto gods during the spring; priests and assistants kneel before the altar. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century

JAPAN: FARMERS, c1575. Rice farmers ask for the blessing of their crop before planting it. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century

Kyoto, Japan - Ginkaku-ji
Ginkaku-ji, officially named Jisho-ji, is a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the constructions that represent the Higashiyama Culture of Muromachi period. Date: circa 1910s

Japanese feudal lord of Bungo. Sorin depicted as a Buddhist, prior to his conversion to Christianity
OTOMO SORIN (1530-1587). Japanese feudal lord of Bungo. Sorin depicted as a Buddhist, prior to his conversion to Christianity and baptism as Francisco in 1587. Silk painting, c1580

Lacquered wood figure of a Zen priest, abbot of a monastery, Muromachi period, 1392-1573
JAPAN: ZEN PRIEST. Lacquered wood figure of a Zen priest, abbot of a monastery, Muromachi period, 1392-1573

(1536-1598). Japanese warrior and dictator. Color on silk, 1598, by an unknown artist
TOYOTOMI HIDEYOSHI (1536-1598). Japanese warrior and dictator. Color on silk, 1598, by an unknown artist

Farmers digging up the paddies before seeding the rice. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century
JAPAN: RICE FARMING. Farmers digging up the paddies before seeding the rice. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century

Samurai eat rice out of lacquer bowls while a woman serves sake. Japanese painted scroll, color on paper
JAPAN: EATING RICE. Samurai eat rice out of lacquer bowls while a woman serves sake. Japanese painted scroll, color on paper, late 14th century

Farmers use a foot-pedal mechanism to irrigate rice paddies. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century
JAPAN: IRRIGATION, c1575. Farmers use a foot-pedal mechanism to irrigate rice paddies. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century

Peasants dance during a summer festival in front of a Shinto shrine. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century
JAPAN: PEASANTS, c1575. Peasants dance during a summer festival in front of a Shinto shrine. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER (1506-1552). Jesuit missionary. Painting, Japanese, late 16th century

Cooks prepare cormorant, carp, and vegetables. Japanese painted scroll, color on paper, late 14th century
JAPAN: KITCHEN, c1375. Cooks prepare cormorant, carp, and vegetables. Japanese painted scroll, color on paper, late 14th century

JAPAN: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER. Arrival of St. Francis Xavier in Japan, 1549. Detail of Japanese painted paper screen, 16th century

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Discover the beauty of Muromachi, a captivating era in Japanese history that left an indelible mark on art and design. Step into traditional tatami rooms adorned with intricate ink and color paintings on silk, like Fugen from the Muromachi Period. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Sesson Shōkei, a renowned artist whose Dragon and Tiger artworks from the 1500s still captivate viewers today. Delve into the rich history of Geppoji Temple through illustrations that depict its founding during the Muromachi Period. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of Ko-bizen Tomonari Tachi, a masterpiece crafted from wood, lacquer, and metal during the late Heian Period. Experience nature's splendor through Sesson Shōkei's masterful depictions of Tigers and Dragons. And finally, lose yourself in vibrant autumnal landscapes brought to life with ink, colors, gold, and silver on paper in Plants of Autumn series from c. 1550. Let Muromachi transport you to a bygone era where tradition meets artistic brilliance.