Overview

The collection's focus is mainly art objects related to the Japanese tea ceremony. It was amassed by the financier Tokushichi Nomura [1878-1945]. Noteworthy are lacquer boxes by Korin, Yi dynasty tea bowls, an incense box by Ninsei, excellent Ming tea caddies, Song celadons, and paintings by Motonobu Kano, Hoitsu, as well as Buson. Accouterments associated with the Noh theater, such as robes and masks, are splendid. The display is changed every month but note that only about 30 pieces are on view at any given time.