Originally a sliding wall, these golden panels use bamboo, a Chinese motif, to illustrate a Japanese poetic trope.
Muromachi Period
This atmospheric space awakens the eye, heightens the senses, and prepares the path for enlightenment.
Ryōanji (Peaceful Dragon Temple)
This delicate red vessel resembles patinated metal, but it’s made from wood that’s lacquered (coated with sap).