In Memory of Mr. Matsunosuke Nishiyama : Exhibition of Tea Scoop Works
[From the left end]
naughty boy
The Floating Bridge of Dreams [Sold]
Yatagarasu (three-legged crow) [Sold]
Snow [Sold]
Dokkoisho [Sold]
Fudo Myoo (Acala) - [Sold]
| Exhibition period Schedule |
February 4, 2017 (Sat) – February 10 (Fri) February 4 - February 10, 2017 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the last day, the 10th). Open every day during the exhibition period. |
| Introduction Introduction |
It's already been five years since Professor Matsunosuke Nishiyama passed away. I fondly remember the teacher's expressive, large eyes and his passionate way of speaking. After reaching middle age, the teacher devoted himself to the study and creation of tea scoops. Eventually, this became his life's work, and he traveled all over the country in search of the finest tea scoops, seeking out bamboo for tea scoops not only in Japan but also in Korea and China. His work resulted in renowned books such as "One Hundred Selected Tea Scoops" and "Making Tea Scoops," and he was hailed as the foremost tea scoop expert of his time. The teacher had held solo exhibitions of his handmade tea scoops at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi during his lifetime, but recently, among his belongings, a magnificent finished piece, which appears to have been made specifically for one of these exhibitions, was discovered. This has now led to a posthumous exhibition of his works at the Kakiden Gallery, with which he had a deep connection. I would be grateful if you would take the time to consider it.
Kumakura Isao (Director, Tea Ceremony Enthusiasts' Association) |
| Biography Biography | Born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1912 (Meiji 45). Graduated from Tokyo University of Literature and Science in 1940 and became an assistant professor. 1949 Professor, Tokyo Higher Normal School In 1961, he received a Doctor of Literature degree for his work "Studies on the Head of the School." Professor, Tokyo University of Education, 1964 In 1966, he led the Edo Townspeople Research Society, along with Noboru Haga, Makoto Takeuchi, and Noboru Miyata. In 1976, he retired from Tokyo University of Education and became a professor at Seijo University. Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Third Class in 1985. Received the Tokyo Metropolitan Cultural Award in 1986. He passed away in 2012 at the age of 99. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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| Work name | Snow, Moon, and Flowers [Sold] |
| Work name | Unkyo [Sold] |
| price | [Tea scoop with inscription and paulownia wood box included] |
| Work name | Gobi Yin Yang [Sold] |
| price | [Tea scoop with inscription and paulownia wood box included] |
| Work name | Active fault line [Sold] |
| Work name | Boyi and Shuqi [Sold] |
| Work name | Grass between the snow [Sold] |
| Work name | The Four Gentlemen (Sold) |
| price | [Comes with a paulownia wood box] |
| Work name | Hokuto [Sold] |
| Work name | Contortionist [Sold] |
| Work name | Moonlight Pearl [Sold] |
| price | [Comes with a paulownia wood box] |
| Work name | Wheel pull |
| Work name | Eight Views of Omi [Sold] |
| price | [Comes with a paulownia wood box] |
| Work name | Snoring [Sold] |
| Work name | Nagare Mariya [Sold] |
Regarding sales methods
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- DMWe accept advance reservations for the works displayed on this website before the exhibition begins. We will contact you approximately 20 days before the first day of the exhibition.DMWe ship the items and upload information to this website at almost the same time.
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- For those who are unable to visit our gallery in person, we are happy to accept orders by phone or email.
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- We look forward to receiving your inquiries.
