August 2019

Kagaya Kyubei and Edo-kiriko glass

Mysterious glass marchant Kagaya Kyubei <a href=”https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Paired-Edo-Kiriko-Hakkaku-kagome-Octagon/dp/B005HKNIWA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=hakkaku+kagome&amp;qid=1566955460&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=hachihachi-20&amp;linkId=9a17b50084804ec0e5a3db30b6a3887e” data-elementor-open-lightbox=””> <img width=”640″ height=”428″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/71COcF1h7aL._SL1167_-1024×684.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/71COcF1h7aL._SL1167_.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/71COcF1h7aL._SL1167_.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/71COcF1h7aL._SL1167_.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/71COcF1h7aL._SL1167_.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/71COcF1h7aL._SL1167_.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/71COcF1h7aL._SL1167_.jpg?w=1167&amp;ssl=1 1167w” sizes=”(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px” /> </a> Edo-kiriko is a Japanese glassware designated as a traditional craft by the country in 2002. The history of Edo-kiroko, with delicate cuts on vivid […]

Kagaya Kyubei and Edo-kiriko glass Read More »

Miyamoto Musashi Beating Whale by Utagawa Kuniyoshi

“Sakata Kaidomaru” by Utagawa Kuniyoshi <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale.jpg” data-elementor-open-lightbox=”default”> <img width=”640″ height=”306″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale-1024×490.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale.jpg?resize=150%2C72&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale.jpg?resize=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1024px-Musashi_on_the_back_of_a_whale.jpg?resize=768%2C368&amp;ssl=1 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px” /> </a> <br /><!– Japacul Link Unit –><br /><ins style=”display: block;” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-2105416879233547″ data-ad-slot=”3145397812″ data-ad-format=”link” data-full-width-responsive=”true”></ins><br /> This work is an ukiyo-e print that Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s (1798-1861)  drew the swordsman in

Miyamoto Musashi Beating Whale by Utagawa Kuniyoshi Read More »