Muromachi Period Collection

Haboku, Splashed Ink Landscape, 1400s-early 1500s century. Creator: Sessh? T?y? (Japanese
Haboku, Splashed Ink Landscape, 1400s-early 1500s century

Scroll painting attributed to Taiko Josetsu
JAPAN: OLD MEN, c1425. Scroll painting attributed to Taiko Josetsu (c1425)

Benzaiten playing a biwa, ca 1400. Creator: Anonymous
Benzaiten playing a biwa, ca 1400. Private Collection

Oxherding, first half of the 15th century. Creator: Sekkyakushi
Oxherding, first half of the 15th century. Perhaps illustrating the fifth verse, Herding the Ox of the Ten Verses on Oxherding, a Zen parable. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Landscape with Pavilion, 1478-80. Creator: Kenko Shokei
Landscape with Pavilion, 1478-80. Inscribed by Togen Zuisen (Japanese, 1430-1480). Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Ashikaga Takauji and Nitta Yoshisada, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ashikaga Takauji and Nitta Yoshisada, 1878. Series: A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Karukaya Doshin Refusing to Recognize Ishidomaru, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Karukaya Doshin Refusing to Recognize Ishidomaru, 1881. Series: Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan

Ink Landscape, Muromachi period, early 16th century. Creator: Kano Motonobu
Ink Landscape, Muromachi period, early 16th century

Mask for Noh performance, Muromachi period, 1333-1573. Creator: Unknown
Mask for Noh performance, Muromachi period, 1333-1573

Amitabha (Amida) welcoming souls to paradise, Muromachi period, 14th-15th century

Sakyamuni, Confucius and Lao-tzu under a pine, Muromachi period, 1392-1568. Creator: Unknown
Sakyamuni, Confucius and Lao-tzu under a pine, Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Kobo Daishi as a child seated on a lotus, Muromachi period, 15th-16th century

Manjushri riding a lion, Muromachi period, 1392-1568. Creator: Unknown
Manjushri riding a lion, Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Shakyamuni preaching, Muromachi period, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Shakyamuni preaching, Muromachi period, 16th century

History of the temple called Yatadera, Muromachi period, 1333-1573. Creator: Unknown
History of the temple called Yatadera, Muromachi period, 1333-1573

The Poet Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Muromachi or Momoyama period, 16th century

Landscape, Muromachi period, 1519-1592. Creator: Kano Shoei
Landscape, Muromachi period, 1519-1592

Landscape: mountains, stream and houses, Muromachi period, early 16th century

Landscape, Muromachi period, 16th century. Creator: Kano Motonobu
Landscape, Muromachi period, 16th century. Attributed to Kano Motonobu

Landscape: mountains, stream and bridge, late 15th-early 16th century

Cuirass of a Do-maru, Japanese, ca. 1550. Creator: Unknown
Cuirass of a Do-maru, Japanese, ca. 1550

Birds and Flowers of Summer and Autumn, mid-16th century. Creator: Shikibu Terutada
Birds and Flowers of Summer and Autumn, mid-16th century. Hollyhocks and wagtails. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari), ca. 1400. Creator: Unknown
A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari), ca. 1400. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Rakan, 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Rakan, 15th-16th century. Muromachi period (1336-1573)

Priest in Meditation, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Priest in Meditation, 15th century. Possibly the blind Chinese priest Jianzhen (Ganjin in Japanese; 688-763), who, overcoming great obstacles. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Life of the Buddha: The Birth of the Buddha, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Life of the Buddha: The Birth of the Buddha, early 15th century. Queen Maya in the Lumbini gardens, with musicians celebrating the birth. Muromachi period

The Chinese Explorer Zhang Qian on a Raft, mid-16th century. Creator: Maejima Soyu
The Chinese Explorer Zhang Qian on a Raft, mid-16th century. Zhang Qian, legendary explorer of 2nd century BC. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Zen Encounter (Niaoke Daolin and Bai Juyi), 16th century. Creator: Kenko Shokei
Zen Encounter (Niaoke Daolin and Bai Juyi), 16th century

Hawk on a Pine (Shoo zu), 16th century. Creator: Kano Yukinobu
Hawk on a Pine (Shoo zu), 16th century. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Brown-Eared Bulbul (Hiyodori) on a Branch of Plum, mid- to late 16th century. Creator: Kano Shoei
Brown-Eared Bulbul (Hiyodori) on a Branch of Plum, mid- to late 16th century. Muromachi (1392-1573) or Momoyama (1573-1615) period

Twelve Deva Kings (Juniten), 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Twelve Deva Kings (Juniten), 16th century. Deva Guardians of Esoteric Buddhism. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Detached section from scroll one from A Long Tale for an Autumn Night... ca. 1400
Detached section from scroll one from A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari), now remounted in original position as part of 2002.459.1, ca. 1400

The Poet Koogimi... Thirty-six Poetic Immortals handscroll, first half of the 15th century
The Poet Koogimi, from the Fujifusa version of the Thirty-six Poetic Immortals handscroll (Fujifusabon Sanjurokkasen emaki), first half of the 15th century

Ariwara Narihira (825-880)... Fujifusa version of Thirty-six Immortal Poets, 1st half 15th cent
Ariwara Narihira (825-880), from the Fujifusa version of Thirty-six Immortal Poets, first half of the15th century

Creator: Tosa School (Japanese)
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Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Design of Pine, Camellia and Bamboo (lid), 1400s. Creator: Unknown
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Design of Pine, Camellia and Bamboo (lid), 1400s

Susuki Grass, c. 1525. Creator: Unknown
Susuki Grass, c. 1525. Susuki grass has a seasonal association with autumn in the Japanese visual and literary tradition. It is one of the " Seven Flowers of Autumn

Sparrows and Bamboo, mid- to late 1500s. Creator: Shiken Seid? (Japanese, 1486-1581)
Sparrows and Bamboo, mid- to late 1500s. Shiken Seido, whose style name was Zean, was a Zen monk who trained at Shokokuji temple in Kyoto, and designed the garden of Reiun in at Myoshinji temple

Section from Tale of Genji Handscroll, 1400s. Creator: Unknown
Section from " Tale of Genji" Handscroll, 1400s

Sacred Name of Tenjin, 1500s. Creator: Sakugen Sh?ry? (Japanese, 1501-1579)
Sacred Name of Tenjin, 1500s

Rei Shojo (Ling Zhaonu), 1500s. Creator: Shunoku S?en (Japanese, 1529-1611)
Rei Shojo (Ling Zhaonu), 1500s

Reflections of Priest Foyen, 15th century. Creator: Ikky? S?jun (Japanese, 1394-1481)
Reflections of Priest Foyen, 15th century. Left by his mother at a small Zen temple in Kyoto at the age of six, Ikkyu later drew on his early studies and experiences for his writings

Portrait of Sugawara Michizane, late 1400s to early 1500s. Creator: Y?getsu (Japanese
Portrait of Sugawara Michizane, late 1400s to early 1500s. Sugawara Michizane (845-903) was a Kyoto aristocrat who died in exile in Dazaifu in Japans southern island of Kyushu

Portrait of Shinno, late 1400s-early 1500s. Creator: Shoryo (Japanese)
Portrait of Shinno, late 1400s-early 1500s

Rock, Bamboo, and Orchids, late 1300s-early 1400s. Creator: Gyokuen Bompo (Japanese, 1348-c)
Rock, Bamboo, and Orchids, late 1300s-early 1400s

Returning Home, mid-1500s. Creator: Unknown
Returning Home, mid-1500s. This painting bears a seal reading Shokei. The style of the seal resembles that used by Kenko Shokei (active about 1470-after 1523)

Landscape, mid-1500s. Creator: Kano Motonobu (Japanese, c. 1476-1559)
Landscape, mid-1500s. The large red tripod-shaped seal on this painting is that of Kano Motonobu, head of the Kano school atelier in Kyoto that served the shogun

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The Muromachi period, spanning from the 14th to the 16th century in Japan, was a time of great artistic and cultural development. Artists during this era experimented with new techniques and styles, resulting in breathtaking works of art. One notable example is the Haboku or Splashed Ink Landscape painting attributed to Sesshū Tōyō. Created in the 15th century, this scroll painting showcases Sesshū's mastery of ink wash technique, creating a dynamic and atmospheric landscape. Another masterpiece from this period is the Oxherding painting by Sekkyakushi. This work captures the spiritual journey of self-realization through its symbolic imagery and delicate brushwork. Kenko Shokei's Landscape with Pavilion is another remarkable piece that dates back to 1478-80. The artist skillfully depicts nature's beauty while incorporating architectural elements into his composition. Kano Motonobu's Ink Landscape from the early 16th century demonstrates his expertise in ink painting. With bold brushstrokes and subtle shading, he creates a captivating scene that transports viewers into an ethereal world. Not limited to paintings alone, Noh masks were also popular during this period for theatrical performances. These masks were created by unknown artists who skillfully crafted each one with intricate details to bring characters to life on stage. Religious themes were prevalent as well during Muromachi period art. Paintings such as Amitabha (Amida) welcoming souls to paradise depict Buddhist beliefs about salvation and enlightenment. In addition, artworks like Sakyamuni, Confucius and Lao-tzu under a pine capture important figures from Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism united under one symbolically significant tree. Other religious figures portrayed include Kobo Daishi as a child seated on a lotus flower symbolizing purity and Manjushri riding a lion representing wisdom overcoming ignorance.