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Four scholars gathered in Washington recently—in Chigusa’s inspiring presence–to consider aspects of the jar’s story. In this free online workshop, they will share their thoughts and discoveries, and then engage in discussion with participants.
PRESENTERS
Louise Allison Cort, Curator for Ceramics, Smithsonian’s Freer | Sackler
How a Chinese jar became Chigusa; why Chigusa came to the Freer
Takeuchi Jun’ichi, Director, Hosokawa Collection-Eisei Bunko How did tea men look at Chigusa 400 years ago?
Andrew Watsky, Professor, Department of Art and Architecture, Princeton University
Chigusa’s name(s)
Oka Yoshiko, Professor, Faculty of Cultural and Historical Studies, Otemae University Who owned Chigusa?
MORE INFORMATION
A press release about Chigusa can be found in the Freer | Sackler press room.
SPONSORS
“The Story of Chigusa” online workshop is generously funded by Toshiba International Foundation.
Support for Mr. Takeuchi’s participation provided by the Japan Society of Boston and Continental Airlines.
Jay and Toshiko Tompkins have supported a forthcoming publication on Chigusa.
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