Honami Kōetsu

Honami Kōetsu (1558–1637) was a Japan ceramicist, calligrapher and painter.

Also recorded as Honami Koetsu; Honami Kouetsu.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Kōetsu-ryū and Rimpa school. Works named in the authority record include Fujisan, Writing Box with Pontoon Bridge and Writing Box with a Bugaku Performer. Catalogue entries for ceramics state body, glaze, marks, restoration and dimensions. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Japanese painter and calligrapher; (1558-1637)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Hon'ami Kōetsu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3139920: Honami Kōetsu

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