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Mapa do Japão

Japan

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Before the introduction of Buddhism in the 6th century from southwestern Korea, Japanese religious beliefs, Shinto, were centred around natural divine entities – kami – inhabiting and controlling all aspects of the living and material world. Buddhism helped introduce the Chinese writing system into Japan and establish Chinese as the official language of its imperial court, as  prior to this, Japan had lacked a written language of its own.

To improve their knowledge of Buddhism and Chinese culture, between 7th and 9th centuries, Japan sent envoys to the Chinese Tang (618–907) imperial court. Tang China was marked by its tolerance and openness to foreigners and the outside world, which fostered the exchange of ideas, aesthetic sensibilities and new forms. The Japanese ambassadors, on their return home, brought new tastes and customs which would influence all aspects of Japanese life, including the performing arts of dance, drama and music.

Taça

Bowl

Stoneware, enamels Signed Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743) Rimpa School Edo period, early 18th c. Inv. CA-CFC.419

Taça com pés

Bowl on stand

Porcelain, iron-red, blue, green, black enamels, gold Kakiemon ware Edo period, 17th c. (late) Inv. CA-CFC.1121

Prato grande

Charger

Porcelain, underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gold Imari ware Edo period, 17th c. (late) Inv. CA-CFC.416

Caixa de toilete

Cosmetic box

Wood, lacquer, gold Muromashi period, 15th c. Inv. CA-CFC.825

Prato

Dish

Porcelain, overglaze enamels Hizen ware, ao de Ko Kutani Edo period, ca. 1660 Inv. CA-CFC.418

Figura de Zochoten

Figure of Zochoten

Wood, pigments, gold, metal, rock crystal eyes Muromachi period, 15th c. (mid) Inv. CA-CFC.449

Incensório

Incense burner

Stoneware glazed, enamels Kyoto ware Edo period, 18th c. Inv. CA-CFC.1122

Caixa de utensílios para incenso

Incense-utensil box

Wood, lacquer, gold, silver, mother-of-pearl, precious stones Signed Kanshosai with monogram Edo period, 18th/19th c. Inv. CFC.68

Pote

Jar

Stoneware, natural glaze Tokoname kilns Muromashi period, 16th c. Inv. CA-CFC.415

Vaso com tampa

Jar and cover

Porcelain, celadon glaze Nabeshima ware Edo period, 17th/18th c. Inv.CA-CFC.1119

Máscara Noh kojishi

Kojishi Noh mask

Paulownia wood, metal, pigments, gold Momoyama period, 16th c. (late) Inv. CA-CFC.854

Kongo vajra

Kongo vajra

Gilded bronze Kamakura period, 13th c. Inv. CA-CFC.1132

Arca nanban

Nanban chest

Wood, lacquer, gold, mother-of-pearl Momoyama period, 16th/17th c. Inv. CA-CFC.832

Caixa de oferenda

Presentation box

Wood, lacquer, gold, shell Ryukyu islands Second Sho dynasty, 18th c. Inv. CA-CFC.838

Garrafa de saké

Saké bottle

Porcelain, underglaze blue Arita ware Edo period, ca. 1660–1680 Inv. CA-CFC.417

Jarro de saké Negoro

Table

Wood, lacquer Itálico type Muromachi period, 15th/16th c. Inv. CA-CFC.826

Contador de mesa

Table cabinet

Wood, Kodai-ji lacquer, gold, copper Momoyama-Edo Period, 16th/17th c. Inv. CA-CFC.841

Tabuleiro

Tray

Wood, lacquer Negoro type Muromachi period, 15th c. Inv. CA-CFC.827

Recipiente para água

Water container

Stoneware, glazed Karatsu ware Momoyama period, 16th c. (late) Inv. CA-CFC.421

Camélias brancas

White Camellias

Ink and pigments on silk, silk brocades Nakamura Hochu (active 1790 – c. 1819) Rimpa School Edo period, 18th/19th c. Inv. CFC.39