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b. 1791 - d. 1875

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        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPANESE, 1791-1875), A JAR AND COVER, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
          Nov. 06, 2024

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPANESE, 1791-1875), A JAR AND COVER, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

          Est: £300 - £500

          the ovoid body covered overall with a finley crackled cream and brown glaze, decorated in black enamel with a poem, the dished cover with loop handle glazed cream,14.2cm high, Japanese wood box

          Olympia Auctions
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPANESE, 1791-1875), A LARGE STONEWARE BRAZIER, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
          Nov. 06, 2024

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPANESE, 1791-1875), A LARGE STONEWARE BRAZIER, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

          Est: £500 - £700

          the ovoid body rising from a flat base to an incurved rim, covered overall in a crackled cream glaze suffused with bubbles, decorated in black enamel with a poem, the similarly glazed domed cover pierced with a simple floral motif and a medallion, 28cm high

          Olympia Auctions
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPANESE, 1791-1875), A LARGE STONEWARE FLOWER VASE, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
          Nov. 06, 2024

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPANESE, 1791-1875), A LARGE STONEWARE FLOWER VASE, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

          Est: £800 - £1,200

          the tall slender baluster body set with a pair of lug handles at the shoulder, covered overall in a thick pale brown glaze and decorated in black enamel with a poem, 51cm high

          Olympia Auctions
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPANESE, 1791-1875), A LARGE STONEWARE FLOWER VASE, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
          Nov. 06, 2024

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPANESE, 1791-1875), A LARGE STONEWARE FLOWER VASE, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

          Est: £800 - £1,200

          tha tall slender bauster body set with a pair of lug handles at the shoulder, covered overall in a thick pale cream glaze and decorated in black enamel with a poem, 49.5cm high, Japanese wood box

          Olympia Auctions
        • Otagaki Rengetsu (attrib.), scroll
          May. 16, 2024

          Otagaki Rengetsu (attrib.), scroll

          Est: $400 - $600

          Attributed to Otagaki Rengetsu (Japanese, 1791-1875), letter mounted as a scroll, ink on laid paper, silk borders, the whole mounted on silk backing, 12.5"h x 20.25"w (letter sheet), 47"h x 21"w (overall)

          Millea Bros Ltd
        • Otagaki Rengetsu (1791 - 1875)
          May. 15, 2024

          Otagaki Rengetsu (1791 - 1875)

          Est: £600 - £800

          Otagaki Rengetsu (1791 - 1875) A Japanese painting, self portrait of Rengetsu with a Waka poem, transcription reads: in the field of Sagano, at twilight, in the pampas grass, will it seem a sleeve, 89 x 23.5cm, with a Japanese box.

          Roseberys
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875), A BOWL, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
          May. 14, 2024

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875), A BOWL, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

          Est: £1,500 - £2,500

          the deep rounded sides decorated around the interior and exterior in black enamel on a crackled glaze with a poem and further to the interior with a bird in flight, 17.5cm diameter, tomobako Provenance: Acquired from Yumekoubou, Kyoto, Japan.

          Olympia Auctions
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875), A CHAWAN, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
          May. 14, 2024

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875), A CHAWAN, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

          Est: £800 - £1,200

          the irregular deep rounded sides incised around the exterior with a poem and covered overall in a crackled ivory glaze, 12cm diameter, tomobako

          Olympia Auctions
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875), A CHAWAN, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
          May. 14, 2024

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875), A CHAWAN, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

          Est: £1,200 - £1,800

          the irregular deep rounded sides covered overall in a crackled ivory glaze and decorated around the exterior in black enamel with a poem and a pine branch,11.5cm diameter, tomobako Provenance: Acquired from Yokohama Chishin, Japan.

          Olympia Auctions
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875), A CHAWAN, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
          May. 14, 2024

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875), A CHAWAN, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

          Est: £800 - £1,200

          the irregular deep rounded sides incised around the exterior with a poem and covered overall in a crackled ivory glaze, 10.5cm diameter, tomobako Provenance: Acquired from Yokohama Chishin, Japan.

          Olympia Auctions
        • Otagaki Rengetsu
          Mar. 27, 2024

          Otagaki Rengetsu

          Est: $2,000 - $3,000

          Otagaki Rengetsu (Japanese, 1791-1875) Bridge and Maples (Toga-no-o-Valley) ink and color on paper, hanging scroll Image 12 x 16 in., 30.5 x 40.6 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois

          Hindman
        • Otagaki Rengetsu
          Mar. 27, 2024

          Otagaki Rengetsu

          Est: $1,000 - $2,000

          Otagaki Rengetsu (Japanese, 1791-1875) Mizusashi (Water Container) with Lacquer Lid 19th Century incised and glazed earthenware, inscribed in cursive script by the artist. Height 4 5/8 x diameter 5 in., 11.75 x 12.7 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois

          Hindman
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) TALL FLOWER STONEWARE VASE
          Nov. 03, 2023

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) TALL FLOWER STONEWARE VASE

          Est: £1,200 - £1,800

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) TALL FLOWER STONEWARE VASE ????? ????? ?? the elegantly potted cylindrical body inscribed with poem, the wide neck flanked by two upturned loop handles, surmounted with everted rim, covered overall in a ivory tinged glaze with fine craquelure, with inscribed tomobako (49.5cm high) Qty: (1) Provenance: Private collection, London; acquired from Yumekoubou, Kyoto, Japan Note: ?tagaki Rengetsu is probably the most famous female artist of the 19th century in Japan, especially known for her excellent skills in calligraphy and pottery. She was born the illegitimate daughter of a samurai from the T?d? family. Soon after her birth, she was adopted by ?tagaki Mitsuhasa, who worked at Chion'in, an important temple of the J?do (Pure Land) school in Ky?to. In 1798, after losing her mother and brother, she was sent to serve as a lady-in-waiting at Kameoka Castle in Tanba, where she was taught classical poetry, calligraphy, and martial arts. At only 33 years of age, she had already experienced some fateful years in her life, losing two husbands and all five of her children. She then decided to shave her hair and take Buddhist vows, taking the name Rengetsu (Lotus Moon). During this time, she lived with her stepfather near Chion'in Temple. After his death in 1832, Rengetsu began making her extraordinary pottery, which she usually inscribed with her own waka (31-syllable classical poetry) and sold to support herself. With her unique combination of pottery, calligraphy, and poetry, Rengetsu gained recognition far beyond the borders of Ky?to during her lifetime.

          Lyon & Turnbull
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) SET OF FIVE INSRIBED STONEWARE PLATES
          Nov. 03, 2023

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) SET OF FIVE INSRIBED STONEWARE PLATES

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) SET OF FIVE INSRIBED STONEWARE PLATES ????? ???? ??????? each inscribed on the interior with poem, covered in a ivory tinged glaze with fine craquelure (diameters: 12.6cm to 13cm) Qty: (5) Provenance: Private collection, London; acquired from Wutai Co. Ltd., Yufu City, Oita Prefecture, Japan Note: ?tagaki Rengetsu is probably the most famous female artist of the 19th century in Japan, especially known for her excellent skills in calligraphy and pottery. She was born the illegitimate daughter of a samurai from the T?d? family. Soon after her birth, she was adopted by ?tagaki Mitsuhasa, who worked at Chion'in, an important temple of the J?do (Pure Land) school in Ky?to. In 1798, after losing her mother and brother, she was sent to serve as a lady-in-waiting at Kameoka Castle in Tanba, where she was taught classical poetry, calligraphy, and martial arts. At only 33 years of age, she had already experienced some fateful years in her life, losing two husbands and all five of her children. She then decided to shave her hair and take Buddhist vows, taking the name Rengetsu (Lotus Moon). During this time, she lived with her stepfather near Chion'in Temple. After his death in 1832, Rengetsu began making her extraordinary pottery, which she usually inscribed with her own waka (31-syllable classical poetry) and sold to support herself. With her unique combination of pottery, calligraphy, and poetry, Rengetsu gained recognition far beyond the borders of Ky?to during her lifetime.

          Lyon & Turnbull
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) SET OF FIVE INSCRIBED STONEWARE SAKE CUPS
          Nov. 03, 2023

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) SET OF FIVE INSCRIBED STONEWARE SAKE CUPS

          Est: £800 - £1,200

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) SET OF FIVE INSCRIBED STONEWARE SAKE CUPS ????? ???? ??????? each carved on the exterior with poem, covered in a ivory tinged glaze with fine craquelure, with inscribed and sealed tomobako (heights: 3.7cm to 3.8cm) Qty: (6) Provenance: Private collection, London; acquired from Ura Art Museum Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan Note: ?tagaki Rengetsu is probably the most famous female artist of the 19th century in Japan, especially known for her excellent skills in calligraphy and pottery. She was born the illegitimate daughter of a samurai from the T?d? family. Soon after her birth, she was adopted by ?tagaki Mitsuhasa, who worked at Chion'in, an important temple of the J?do (Pure Land) school in Ky?to. In 1798, after losing her mother and brother, she was sent to serve as a lady-in-waiting at Kameoka Castle in Tanba, where she was taught classical poetry, calligraphy, and martial arts. At only 33 years of age, she had already experienced some fateful years in her life, losing two husbands and all five of her children. She then decided to shave her hair and take Buddhist vows, taking the name Rengetsu (Lotus Moon). During this time, she lived with her stepfather near Chion'in Temple. After his death in 1832, Rengetsu began making her extraordinary pottery, which she usually inscribed with her own waka (31-syllable classical poetry) and sold to support herself. With her unique combination of pottery, calligraphy, and poetry, Rengetsu gained recognition far beyond the borders of Ky?to during her lifetime.

          Lyon & Turnbull
        • A JAPANESE TANZAKU SCROLL BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1895) EDO (1603-1868) OR MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
          Jul. 24, 2023

          A JAPANESE TANZAKU SCROLL BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1895) EDO (1603-1868) OR MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          A JAPANESE TANZAKU SCROLL BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1895) EDO (1603-1868) OR MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) Consisting of a tanzaku (poetry card) with waka poetry over gold-speckled washi paper by Rengetsu reading: 'The blood from swords that battled seen in the red leaves of deep autumn here in the Miyoshino mountains.' Mounted in a high quality scroll mounting with gold-wrapped brocade details. Together with a Japanese wooden box and and card outer sheath. The tanzaku 36cm high, 6cm wide. The scroll 154cm high, 31.5cm wide at the rollers

          Leonard Joel
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) AND OISHI JUNKYO (1888-1968) Waka Poems One Meiji era (1868-1912) and one Showa era (1926-1989) (5)
          May. 18, 2023

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) AND OISHI JUNKYO (1888-1968) Waka Poems One Meiji era (1868-1912) and one Showa era (1926-1989) (5)

          Est: £800 - £1,000

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) AND OISHI JUNKYO (1888-1968) Waka Poems One Meiji era (1868-1912) and one Showa era (1926-1989) Two kakejiku (hanging scrolls), each ink and slight colours on paper, the first depicting two butterflies on the top right corner fluttering around a waka poem by Rengetsu, signed Rengetsu with a plain wood storage box and card slip case, overall: 130cm x 55cm (51 1/8in x 21 5/8in); image: 30.3cm x 42.9cm (11 7/8in x 16 7/8in); the second depicting two maple leaves beside a waka poem, signed Junkyo ga with a wood tomobako storage box, titled on the outside the lid Koyo (Autumn leaves) and inscribed on the inside Matsuda Masao sensei no tame, Junkyo ga, (Painted for Mr Matsuda Masao by Junkyo), overall: 124cm x 49cm; the image: 34cmx 44.5cm (13 5/8in x 17½in). (5).

          Bonhams
        • A SET OF FIVE GLAZED STONEWARE DISH OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) 5 7/8 in.
          Mar. 21, 2023

          A SET OF FIVE GLAZED STONEWARE DISH OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) 5 7/8 in.

          Est: $2,000 - $3,000

          A SET OF FIVE GLAZED STONEWARE DISH OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) diam. each approx.

          Christie's
        • A PAIR OF JAPANESE INSCRIBED TOKKURI BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), DATED 1871
          Mar. 06, 2023

          A PAIR OF JAPANESE INSCRIBED TOKKURI BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), DATED 1871

          Est: $4,500 - $5,500

          A PAIR OF JAPANESE INSCRIBED TOKKURI BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), DATED 1871 Each of bottle form in glazed, pinch-potted Kyoyaki clay, inscribed with waka poetry reading 'Sasu sao mo, nageyari bushi ni, utau nari, tsuki ni utsururu, amo no tsuri bune. Rengetsu. Hachijyu-ichi sai' (Called by the beautiful moon, I launch my boat and singing out of tune, set out a fishing line. Rengetsu, age 81). Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box) inscribed 'Fujimi shi no konomi ni kisuru' (on Mr Fujimi's request), and with certification by Tokuda Koen. Double boxed, with original invoice and certificate of authenticity from Bachmann Eckenstein. The larger 16cm high, 10cm diameter PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Kyoto. Bachmann Eckenstein Japanese Art, Basel, Switzerland, 2009. Inv. no. 1313. Private Collection, Melbourne. EXHIBITIONS: Black Robe White Mist: art of the Japanese Buddhist nun Rengetsu, National Gallery of Australia, 8 Sep 2007—27 Jan 2008. LITERATURE: 'Black Robe White Mist: art of the Japanese Buddhist nun Rengetsu', National Gallery of Australia exhibition catalogue, Melanie Eastburn, Lucie Folan, Robyn Maxwell (ed.), 2007, no.96, ill. p.78. OTHER NOTES: Tokuda Koen (b.1935) was the head Priest of Jinko-in Temple (a Shingon Buddhist temple in Kyoto), and the main authenticator of Rengetsu's works in modern times.

          Leonard Joel
        • A JAPANESE INSCRIBED CUP BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) EDO PERIOD (1603-1868)
          Mar. 06, 2023

          A JAPANESE INSCRIBED CUP BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) EDO PERIOD (1603-1868)

          Est: $1,200 - $1,800

          A JAPANESE INSCRIBED CUP BY OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) EDO PERIOD (1603-1868) Pinch potted in Kyoyaki clay, the unglazed base modelled as the base and stem of a lotus leaf, with fine underglaze iron brown waka poetry. Signed Rengetsu. Together with an inscribed Japanese wooden box with authentication on the underside of the lid (unread). 8.5cm high, 8cm diameter

          Leonard Joel
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875), japanisches Kakemono
          Dec. 03, 2022

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875), japanisches Kakemono

          Est: -

          Tusche auf Papier, Tanzaku mit Waka über ¨Nacht im Freien¨, Edo-Periode (19. Jahrhundert), ca. 25x145cm, Motivmaß ca. 6x36cm, in japanischer Holzbox mit älteren Papieraufklebern, aus norddeutscher Sammlung, mit Expertise

          Auktionshaus Rotherbaum OHG
        • Otagaki Rengetsu, chawan tea bowl
          Oct. 14, 2022

          Otagaki Rengetsu, chawan tea bowl

          Est: $100 - $150

          Otagaki Rengetsu (Japanese, 1701-1875), glazed pottery bowl incised with poem in Japanese characters, 3.25"h x 4"dia, in wooden storage box, 4.25"h x 5.5"squ

          Millea Bros Ltd
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPANESE B.1791-D.1875)
          Jun. 23, 2022

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPANESE B.1791-D.1875)

          Est: $500 - $700

          Calligraphy Ink on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll (H: 15 7/8 in.; W: 21 5/8 in (image)) PROVENANCE: Property from a private collection, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

          Freeman's | Hindman
        • Otagaki Rengetsu 太田垣蓮月 书法 (Japanese b.1791-d.1875)
          Apr. 13, 2022

          Otagaki Rengetsu 太田垣蓮月 书法 (Japanese b.1791-d.1875)

          Est: $1,000 - $1,500

          Otagaki Rengetsu 太田垣蓮月 书法 (Japanese b.1791-d.1875) Calligraphy Ink on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll (H: 15 7/8 in.; W: 21 5/8 in (image)) Qty: (1) PROVENANCE: Property from a private collection, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

          Freeman's | Hindman
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) AND KIYOMIZU ROKUBEI (1820-1883) Long-handled Kettle and CalligraphyEdo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
          Mar. 23, 2022

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) AND KIYOMIZU ROKUBEI (1820-1883) Long-handled Kettle and CalligraphyEdo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century

          Est: $1,000 - $1,500

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) AND KIYOMIZU ROKUBEI (1820-1883) Long-handled Kettle and Calligraphy Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Hanging scroll brushed in ink with a poetic inscription by Rengetsu above a long-handled kettle by Rokubei, signed Rengetsu and Rokubei and sealed Kiyo With a wood tomobako storage box 39 x 10in (99.1 x 25.5cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

          Bonhams
        • Otagaki Rengetsu Pottery Teapot
          Oct. 14, 2021

          Otagaki Rengetsu Pottery Teapot

          Est: $500 - $700

          Signed 'Rengetsu' and incised with poem; together with a wood box inscribed 'made by Rengetsu, old nun, small teapot' and 'poen Knotononi ketu saku, attested by Mitsukuni'. 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.

          STAIR
        • Otagaki Rengetsu Pottery Bowl and Cover
          Oct. 14, 2021

          Otagaki Rengetsu Pottery Bowl and Cover

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          Signed 'Rengetsu', inscribed with poem; together with box inscribed 'Hand made by Rengetsu, Clay pot'. 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 7 in.

          STAIR
        • Otagaki Rengetsu Small Glazed Pottery Teapot with Lotus Form Cover
          Oct. 14, 2021

          Otagaki Rengetsu Small Glazed Pottery Teapot with Lotus Form Cover

          Est: $600 - $800

          Signed '83 years old, Rengetsu', body incised with a poem; together with a later wood box, unsigned. 3 x 5 x 4 1/4 in.

          STAIR
        • Otagaki Rengetsu Glazed Pottery Teapot
          Oct. 14, 2021

          Otagaki Rengetsu Glazed Pottery Teapot

          Est: $700 - $900

          Incised with poem; together with a wood box. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 6 in.

          STAIR
        • Otagaki Rengetsu Japanese Pottery Miniature Teapot
          Oct. 14, 2021

          Otagaki Rengetsu Japanese Pottery Miniature Teapot

          Est: $500 - $700

          Incised with poem in characters; together with a wood box. The teapot 3 x 4 x 3 3/4 in.

          STAIR
        • Otagaki Rengetsu Teapot
          Oct. 14, 2021

          Otagaki Rengetsu Teapot

          Est: $500 - $700

          Signed 'Rengetsu' and incised with poem. 2 x 4 x 4 in.

          STAIR
        • Otagaki Rengetsu Pottery Water Jar Mizusashi with a Lacquer Cover
          Oct. 14, 2021

          Otagaki Rengetsu Pottery Water Jar Mizusashi with a Lacquer Cover

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          Signed 'Rengetsu', incised with poem; with later wood box inscribed 'Rengetsu Mizusashi'. 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 in.

          STAIR
        • Otagaki Rengetsu Pottery Lotus Teapot
          Oct. 14, 2021

          Otagaki Rengetsu Pottery Lotus Teapot

          Est: $600 - $800

          Signed '83 Rengetsu', incised with poem. 2 1/2 x 5 x 4 1/2 in.

          STAIR
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) A hanging scroll with a poemEdo period (1615-1868), circa 1867
          Sep. 22, 2021

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) A hanging scroll with a poemEdo period (1615-1868), circa 1867

          Est: $1,500 - $2,500

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (1791-1875) A hanging scroll with a poem Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1867 Kakejiku (hanging scroll) painted in ink on paper with a kyoka poem Ukarekite / hana no tsuyu ni / nemuru nari / ko wa daga yume no / kochoo naruran (Sporting and sleeping / among the dew / in a field of flowers / In whose dream / is this butterfly?), signed Rengetsu nanajunanasai (Rengetsu at the age of 77) With a wood tomobako storage box 9 1/4 x 11 7/8in (23.5 x 30.2cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

          Bonhams
        • A bamboo and paper folding fan (?gi) in scribed by the Buddhist Nun Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
          Jan. 22, 2018

          A bamboo and paper folding fan (?gi) in scribed by the Buddhist Nun Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

          Est: €350 - €550

          Bamboo and paper folding fan (?gi) inscribed by the Buddhist nun Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) with one of her waka-poems: Wakaba ni waureshiki koto okiku mo yoshiuki koto kikademiminashi mo yoshi:Biography of Otagaki RengetsuWhen thirty-three years old Otagaki Nobu had already buried two husbands and two children. She renounced the world and became a nun and used from then on the name Rengetsu (Lotus-Moon). She did not enter a convent but lived on her own at the precincts of a number of temples. Gradually she lived the life of a recluse literati sustaining herself with calligraphies (written in a very fine hand with a thin brush) of her own waka-poems occasionally accompanied by a small drawing. Although an able poet, her waka-poems which were later gathered in the only book that appeared during her life (Ama no karumo, 1870) are rather traditional and continue the heritage of a thousand years of waka-poetry.More remarkable was her pottery which became a huge success, so much so that it was said that eventually most people in Kyoto owned one of her piece. She mainly made tea bowls (chawan) for chanoyu. These bowls are rather large as tea is made with a tea whisk and tea sets consisting of a small tea pot, five small tea cups and a water cooler (looking as if made from lotus leaves) used in sencha tea drinking. This is a far more informal form of enjoying tea than the tea ceremony chanoyu. She decorated her tea ware also with her own poems, written with a brush but more often carved in the clay. She also made other types of pottery such as vases or water pots.When around sixty years old, she became acquainted with the young Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) who came to live with her as a kind of pageboy. When she once again moved in 1862, she left her small house to him though they still worked together. When she turned seventy-five she started to live at a house at the Jink?’in in the north of Kyoto which turned out to be her last abode.Around 1860 copies of her work appeared on the market. It was rumoured that she was often so kind to help forgers when they had difficulties with her handwriting and wrote herself poems on fake pottery!Eventually Tomioka Tessai who painted the best known portrait of Rengetsu became the last great literati painter of Japan, known for his paintings in a very individual style often accompanied by Chinese poems or an inscription in Chinese.Origin: JapanPeriod: 1791-1875Sizes: 43.50 cm. H x 26.00 cm. D17.13 in. H x 10.24 in. D

          Oriental Art Auctions
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPAN, 1791-1875)
          Aug. 26, 2017

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPAN, 1791-1875)

          Est: $1,500 - $2,000

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU (JAPAN, 1791-1875) Japanese Hanging Scroll, "Waka" by Otagaki Rengetsu, based on poem by Masaomi Ban (1855-1931): "Look back; Feel like; This floating world; Storm with flower; Dawn in Spring". Watercolor on paper, with calligraphy, on paper mount, 14 1/4" x 19 1/2" image on 51" x 19 1/2" scroll. Very good condition, a few light stains to mount. Purchased from Shoichiro Mizutani, Kyoto, April, 1984.

          Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
        • OTAGAKI RENGETSU  JAPAN, 1791-1875 | Eggplant and Poem
          Mar. 18, 2017

          OTAGAKI RENGETSU  JAPAN, 1791-1875 | Eggplant and Poem

          Est: $3,000 - $5,000

          AUBERGINES AND A POEM ink on paper, kakemono signed Nanajumisai Rengetsu gasho

          Sotheby's
        • Two Fine Japanese Sake Cups & a Tea Bowl, [3],
          May. 08, 2016

          Two Fine Japanese Sake Cups & a Tea Bowl, [3],

          Est: $500 - $700

          Two Fine Japanese Sake Cups & a Tea Bowl, [3], two Sake Cups by the Japanese Potter Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875), both have a 31 syllable Japanese poem in a cream glaze; an old Tea Bowl of good form with Chinese characters on a cream glaze, Meiji Period Provenance: Todd Barlin Collection. 6 x 4 cm, 6.6 x 7 cm

          Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
        • AUBERGINES
          Oct. 15, 2014

          AUBERGINES

          Est: £1,500 - £2,000

          Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) and Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Aubergines Hanging scroll, ink on paper, two aubergines painted by Tessai and with calligraphy on the same theme by Rengetsu, signed Rengetsu nanaju-go sai [Rengetsu at the age of 75], wood box with inscriptions Rengetsu Tessai gassaku nasu gasan yoko-mono [aubergine painting and poem by Rengetsu and Tessai], Tomioka ke kyuzo [old collection of the Tomioka family] with paper labels on the reverse of the cover inscribed Ren Tetsu gassaku [collaboration of Rengetsu and Tessai] and Tomioka ke zo no uchi hoshi Tessai jikihitsu hozon suru [paper wrapping with inscription by Tessai from the Tomioka family] 30.5 x 43.7cm. (excluding mount)

          Christie's
        • A hanging scroll in the manner of Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
          Jun. 14, 2014

          A hanging scroll in the manner of Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

          Est: €1,000 - €1,200

          A hanging scroll in the manner of Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) depicting a bridge and a crescent moon. Ink on paper. With a poem inscribed Rengetsu.

          Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
        • A tanzaku by Ôtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
          Dec. 07, 2013

          A tanzaku by Ôtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

          Est: €640 - €800

          A tanzaku by Ôtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) mounted as a hanging scroll inscribed with a tanka (transcription and translation included). Ink on paper. Signed Hachijû Rengetsu. Wooden box.

          Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
        • A hanging scroll with a tanzaku by Ôtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
          Jun. 08, 2013

          A hanging scroll with a tanzaku by Ôtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

          Est: €800 - €960

          A tanzaku by Ôtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) mounted as a hanging scroll inscribed with a tanka entitled "Moon", translation included. Ink on paper with gold specks. Signed Rengetsu. Wooden box.

          Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
        • A hanging scroll with a tanzaku by Ôtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
          Jun. 08, 2013

          A hanging scroll with a tanzaku by Ôtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

          Est: €800 - €960

          A tanzaku by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) mounted as a hanging scroll inscribed with a tanka, translation included. Ink on paper. Signed Rengetsu hachijûsai. Wooden box.

          Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
        • A tanzaku by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
          Dec. 08, 2012

          A tanzaku by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

          Est: €1,200 - €1,440

          A tanzaku with a tanka by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) mounted as a hanging scroll. Ink on paper. Kiri bako. 36 x 6 cm

          Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
        • A tanzaku by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
          Dec. 08, 2012

          A tanzaku by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

          Est: €1,200 - €1,440

          A tanzaku by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) mounted as a hanging scroll with a tanka. Ink on paper. Signed Rengetsu. Kiri bako. 36 x 6 cm

          Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
        • Rouleau kakemono figurant un renard dèguisè en
          Nov. 14, 2012

          Rouleau kakemono figurant un renard dèguisè en

          Est: €700 - €900

          Rouleau kakemono figurant un renard dèguisè en moine. Avec un poème waka par la poètesse et cèramiste Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). Signè: Rengetsu. Avec une boite...

          Boisgirard-Antonini
        • Lot de cinq petites tasses figurant chacune un
          Nov. 14, 2012

          Lot de cinq petites tasses figurant chacune un

          Est: €500 - €600

          Lot de cinq petites tasses figurant chacune un poème waka. Boite d'origine signèe par la poètesse et cèramiste Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). Une des tasses a ètè...

          Boisgirard-Antonini
        • Bol thè (chawan) exècutè par la poète et cèramiste
          Nov. 14, 2012

          Bol thè (chawan) exècutè par la poète et cèramiste

          Est: -

          Bol thè (chawan) exècutè par la poète et cèramiste Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) (rengetsu-yaki). Cèramique la glaáure vert-gris foncè dècorèe d'un poème waka: Yado...

          Boisgirard-Antonini
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