Konoe Nobutada (1565-1614), an important Edo period courtier and master calligrapher, is said to have painted Tenjin (Sugawara no Michizane, 845-903 CE) every morning as a devotional practice. There are many extant iterations of Nobutada's Tenjin, with varying inscriptions. 

Sakai Hoitsu was a Buddhist monk from a distinguished family who painted numerous works in an eclectic style. One of his most important themes was a series of seasonal painting, of which the Museum's scroll is an example.

Tea was a popular beverage in the Momoyama period. Freshly whisked tea (served in simple ceramic bowls) was sold as a refreshment at tea stalls in front of shrines and temples and by itinerant tea vendors at famous scenic spots, such as Mount Takao. No ceremony was involved and the utensils were ordinary and inexpensive.

This tea bowl is an example of shino ware. Shino ware developed specifically for use in the tea ceremony. The kiln centers of Karatsu and Takatori were founded to produce everyday wares, but eventually also received orders from tea masters to create wares suitable for tea, such as this.

The pair of hanging scrolls representing Kanzan [1970.28] and Jittoku [1970.29] are examples of the condensed style fo