This December 2013 issue (No. 545) of Chiisana Tsubomi (小さな蕾) is part of the long-running Japanese magazine devoted to antique art, ceramics, traditional crafts, museum collections, and Japanese cultural heritage. Known for its beautifully photographed objects and specialist articles, Chiisana Tsubomi is an excellent reference for collectors and admirers of Japanese decorative arts.
The main feature of this issue is 「李朝染付の粋」 (The Refinement of Joseon Blue-and-White Porcelain), presented in connection with the Museum of Korean Embroidery (高麗美術館) in Kyoto. It explores the understated beauty of Joseon-period Korean blue-and-white porcelain (李朝染付), celebrated for its restrained cobalt decoration, softly irregular forms, and quiet aesthetic that has long been admired by Japanese collectors and tea practitioners.
The cover itself features a beautiful Joseon-style blue-and-white vessel decorated with a delicately painted landscape, perfectly expressing the simple yet deeply atmospheric character of this ceramic tradition.
Other features include Ido tea bowls (井戸茶碗) in an exhibition at the Kōsetsu Museum of Art, alongside articles connected with exhibitions at the Gotoh Museum and Takashimaya Historical Museum, broadening the issue's exploration of East Asian ceramics, tea culture, and classical art.
A fascinating vintage reference for collectors interested in Korean ceramics, Joseon dynasty art, Ido chawan, Japanese tea ceremony, antique pottery, and East Asian decorative arts.
Size: 13 x 18cm
144 pages
