旧儀装飾十六式図譜|Sixteen Illustrations of Ancient Ceremonial Displays

About this artwork

This lavishly illustrated woodblock-printed book documents the ceremonial displays and decorative arrangements used in elite Japanese residences during formal occasions. The work presents architectural plans and detailed double-page spreads showing accouterments necessary for Court ceremonies, tea and incense rituals, coming-of-age celebrations, weddings, and the formal display of samurai armor and clothing. Each illustration employs color woodblock printing heightened with silver and textured i...

Art Historical Context

Furuya Kōrin's *Sixteen Illustrations of Ancientemonial Displays* (3) is a stunning woodblock-printed book in orihon accordion-style binding, capturing the opulent ceremonial setups of elite Japanese residences during formal events. This Meiji-period treasure features eighteen intricate double-page spreads detailing architectural plans and lavish arrangements for court ceremonies, tea and incense rituals, coming-of celebrations, weddings, and displays of samurai armor and clothing Printed with vibrant colors from multiple carved blocks, enhanced by silver and textured inks, it creates a sumptu...

About the Artist

Furuya Kōrin · 1875–1910

Furuya Kōrin (古谷紅麟, 1875–1910), born in the village of Kaizu in Shiga Prefecture near Kyoto, emerged as a pivotal figure in Japan's Meiji-era arts scene. He pursued rigorous training under several influential mentors, beginning with the Shijō-style painter Suzuki Mannen (1868–1893), followed by studies with the Western-style painter Asai Chū (1856–1907), and most significantly, the Rinpa revivalis...