400 Years Ago, Vessels Carried Messages: "Feast for the Eyes: Tableware" Opens at Suntory Museum of Art
Tokyo Art Beat
The Suntory Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition featuring ceramics from the Momoyama and Edo periods.Summary
The Suntory Museum of Art in Roppongi, Tokyo, has opened an exhibition titled "Feast for the Eyes: Tableware," focusing on ceramics from the Momoyama and Edo periods. Aligned with the museum's philosophy of "Beauty in Daily Life," the exhibition explores how tableware served as a medium for hospitality.
Through various items such as ornate large plates and elegant bowls, the exhibition reveals the intentions of hosts—such as conveying seasonal themes or auspicious symbols—to delight their guests. Curator Yukie Yasukouchi hopes visitors will connect with the emotions of both the hosts and the guests through these historical vessels, visualizing the social interactions centered around the dining table.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)