Celebrating the 25th year of Asian Art in London, visit Japan House London to enjoy a special display of treasured objects handpicked by nine respected dealers, galleries and collectors specializing in the art, craft and design of Japan.

Each exhibitor introduces some of the finest items from their collections, showcasing the rich diversity of Japanese craftsmanship and artistic excellence.

Items chosen include fine examples of ceramics, urushi lacquerware, cloisonné enamel, woodblock prints, menpō samurai facial armour and metalwork, from the Edo period (CE 1603–1868) to the present day.

Within the peaceful surroundings of Japan House, guests can admire the exquisite detail and immense craftsmanship of a selection of netsuke, sagemono and ojime while encountering prints by celebrated contemporary artists such as Shinoda Tōkō alongside ceramics and metalworks from across Japan by recognised masters including ‘Living National Treasure’ Ōzawa Kōmin and Imaizumi Imaemon XIII.

All objects included in the display are available for purchase.

The display is complemented by an evening talk exploring cultures of collecting, collections and collectors in the world of Japanese art and design on the evening of Wednesday 2 November 2022. Booking for the talk will become available shortly. 

About Asian Art in London

Asian Art in London is an annual programme that promotes London as a centre of excellence in the arts of Asia. Each October/November in and around Central London an intensive programme of specialised exhibitions, auctions and lectures is offered by its Participants – respected dealers, major auction houses and cultural institutions specialising in Asian Art. Visit the Asian Art in London website for more information and to view the 2022 guidebook. 

Exhibitor List

Kamal Bakhshi Modern Asian Art

Specialism: Work of Japanese artists including woodblock prints

Rosemary Bandini

Specialism: Japanese netsuke and sagemono

Joost van den Bergh

Specialism: Indian and Japanese art

Hanga Ten

Specialism: Contemporary Japanese prints and paintings

JAN Fine Art.

Specialim: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Himalayan and Southeast Asian ceramics, porcelain, paintings and works of art

Simon Pilling

Specialism: Japanese works of art including contemporary, specializing in fine lacquer

Anastasia von Seibold Japanese Art

Specialism: Japanese woodblock prints and works of art from antiquity to contemporary

David Thatcher Samurai Art

Specialism: Fine Japanese arms and armour dating from the 15th to 19th centuries

Tsukimi Gallery

Specialism: Japanese ceramics, metalworks, and cloisonné enamel pieces from the Shōwa (1926-1989) and Heisei (1989-2019) eras