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The texture and depth of color of Japanese cloisonné can only be truly appreciated in person.
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Please note: to ensure the highest quality of service,
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Ginza Shinseido is a specialist dealer of
Meiji-period Japanese cloisonné.
Our permanent collection features works by master artisans including Namikawa Yasuyuki and Namikawa Sōsuke, and we are the sole gallery devoted exclusively to Meiji-period cloisonné. Ours is one of the few places where these exquisite works can be examined in hand and studied at leisure.
All works in our inventory are available for viewing by appointment.
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Japanese cloisonné (shippō) is a traditional Japanese decorative art pioneered in the late Edo period by Kaji Tsunekichi.
Vitreous enamel is applied like paint to the surface of a metal or ceramic body and fired at high temperature, yielding intricate patterns and luminous colors.
Japanese antiques are works of art and craft of enduring historical and cultural significance, distinguished by exceptional technical skill and artistic merit.
Contemporary art refers to works produced since around 1950, defined by free expression that engages with themes of society, ideas, and concept.
Distinct from earlier traditions, it is characterized by a creative freedom unconstrained by conventions of form and technique.
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[Kōka 2 (1845) – Shōwa 2 (1927)]
One of the leading cloisonné artists of the Meiji period, active primarily in Kyoto. He received a total of thirty-one awards at international and domestic exhibitions.
With his distinctive palette, forms, and designs, he created works of singular character and enduring appeal that continue to captivate collectors around the world today.
Devoted to the pursuit of beauty throughout his life, he is a great cloisonné master who elevated wired cloisonné (yūsen-shippō) to the realm of fine art.
[Kōka 4 (1847) – Meiji 43 (1910)]
One of the leading cloisonné artists of the Meiji period, active primarily in Tokyo.
Seeking to translate the qualities of Japanese painting (nihonga) into the medium of cloisonné, he invented the technique of musen-shippō (wireless cloisonné).
Works produced in this technique received high acclaim at exhibitions in Japan and abroad. In recognition of his achievements, he was appointed Imperial Household Artist (Teishitsu Gigeiin) alongside Namikawa Yasuyuki of Kyoto — and the two unrelated masters came to be celebrated together as the "Two Namikawas."
[Tenpō 2 (1831) – Taishō 4 (1915)]
Born in Tōshima Village, Kaitō District, Owari Province (present-day Aichi Prefecture). In 1861 (Bunkyū 1), he studied the techniques of cloisonné under Hayashi Shōgorō.
He sold his works to foreign buyers in the newly opened port of Yokohama, becoming one of the pioneers of cloisonné export under the early Meiji government.
In 1887 (Meiji 20), he founded the Nagoya Cloisonné Association, and in 1894 (Meiji 27) he established a cloisonné training school.
[Meiji 9 (1876) – Shōwa 28 (1953)]
He founded the Andō Cloisonné Company in Nagoya. During the Meiji period, his works received numerous awards at international and domestic exhibitions.
Drawing on a diverse command of techniques — yūsen (wired), musen (wireless), shōtai (plique-à-jour), and moriage (raised) cloisonné — he left behind numerous works of remarkable finish.
Entrusted with commissions from the Imperial Household, his technical mastery and reputation stood exceptionally high, and he made a profound contribution to the advancement of the cloisonné field.
[Ansei 3 (1856) – Taishō 10 (1921)]
A celebrated cloisonné artisan who served as head of the workshop at the Andō Cloisonné Company. Owing to the demands of this position, the time he could devote to his own work was limited, and very few of his pieces survive today.
However, each of the surviving works was crafted with meticulous care — every one of masterwork quality.
Their exceptional finish bears witness to the consummate technical mastery he commanded.
He established his workshop in 1888 (Meiji 21).
From his debut at the Third National Industrial Exposition in 1890 (Meiji 23), he went on to win recognition at exhibitions throughout Japan and abroad.
Entrusted with commissions from the Imperial Household, his technical skill and refinement were highly esteemed, and he produced works of the highest order that endure to this day.
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Our journal offers an in-depth look at the history of Japanese cloisonné and Meiji craftsmanship, and at the legacies of its master artisans.
Discover the living beauty behind each work.
(By appointment only)
The texture and depth of color of Japanese cloisonné can only be truly appreciated in person.
To plan your visit, please request an appointment below.
Please note: to ensure the highest quality of service,
same-day appointments and walk-in visits cannot be accommodated.
