Tea Leaf Jar, Studio Of Ninsei/moon And Plum Tree In Overglaze Enamel — Nonomura Ninsei

Tea Leaf Jar, Studio of Ninsei/Moon and plum tree in overglaze enamel

Admire Nonomura Ninsei’s exquisite 1600 Omuroyaki tea jar – a masterpiece of red & brown plum blossom design on creamy white ceramic. Explore Japanese artistry & tradition.


nonomura ninsei (1600 - 1670)

Discover Nonomura Ninsei, a master of Kyō ware ceramics from Kyoto's Edo period. Known for graceful brushwork & exquisite designs, explore his iconic nail covers and tea jars.

Nonomura Ninsei is well known in the history of early modern Japanese pottery as a master of Omuroyaki, the kiln of which used to be located in front of Ninnaji Temple in Omuro, Kyoto. While the exact time when Omuroyaki began is still unknown, it is estimated to be around 1647. Ninsei