特別展「超絶技巧！明治工芸の粋―村田コレクション一挙公開―」＠三井記念美術館 (２０１４，４，１９～７，１３)http://www.mitsui-museu…
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正阿弥 勝義（しょうあみ かつよし、1832年4月28日～1908年12月19日）は、明治時代に活躍した金工家。彼の打ち出す彫金の工芸品は、日本のみならず明治政府の威信をかけたウィーン万博で世界の人々の度肝を抜くまでに至りました。
Chinese Antique Blue Glazed Porcelain Vase with a dragon encircling around the neck - Qing Dynasty The Dragon - symbol of life, growth and bringer of harmony, virtue, riches, fulfillment and longevity. In Eastern art, as far as mythical creatures go, the dragon still attracts the most attention. Most likely because it is revered for its courage, inspiration, creativity and luck. Every 12 years when the Year Of The Dragon comes around there is a spike in childbirths in Asia. Images of the dragon that are highly animated attract more luck, while the expressions of character are good
Kutani Aoki Mokubei Ware vase, Japan. The characteristic deep and bright colors and patterns of Kutani Ware are highlighted on this delicate period vase. Kutani ware is a style of Japanese porcelain traditionally from Kutani, now a part of Kaga, Ishikawa, in the former Kaga Province. Kutani Ware is marked by its vivid deep colors that epitomize and display lavish aesthetic. It is theorized that the long, harsh and grey winters of the Hokuriku region led to a desire among people living there for ceramic ware to show strong and bold colors. The classical five color style includes; green, blue, yellow, purple, and red. The designs are bold and commonly depict landscapes, the beauty of nature, as well as people.
