In collaboration with MONO Japanese Art directed by TAKAKO MATSUZAKI: specialist in Japanese art history, the Japanese tea house Jugetsudo is pleased to invite you to come and discover our exhibition dedicated to the art of Japanese ceramics: Yakimono.
Yakimono refers to all objects shaped from clay and hardened by firing, such as earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain. Unlike lacquered objects, which embrace and enhance the gifts of nature, ceramics transform matter through the power of fire, thanks to knowledge that humankind has patiently developed and passed down.
Throughout its history, Japanese ceramics have developed by incorporating techniques from the Asian continent, while evolving them according to an aesthetic sensibility specific to Japan. Alongside the production of exquisite ceramics, Japan also developed, within the framework of chanoyu (the tea ceremony), a unique form of beauty distinct from that of the continent. This exhibition invites visitors to explore this history through representative works.
The exhibition also focuses on the kyūsu, the Japanese teapot. Introduced from China, tea culture has been transformed in Japan, giving rise to specific forms and uses, different from those developed on the continent. Through the kyūsu, we invite you to glimpse the historical and cultural contexts that shaped this unique evolution.
If this immersion in the world of Yakimono allows you to feel the passion and dedication of these creators, we will be deeply touched.
Exhibition “Yakimono: the art of Japanese terracotta-ceramics”
Dates: January 13 to January 23, 2026
From February 23 to March 20, 2026
Location: The Chazen Gallery of the Jugetsudo Japanese Tea House
95, rue de Seine – 75006 Paris
Metro: Odéon or Mabillon
Tel: 01 46 33 94 90
Workshops related to the exhibition will also take place. TAKAKO MATSUZAKI will begin by introducing you to the history and techniques of this precious ceramic, before exploring its place in modern art.
You will have the opportunity to admire and touch rare pieces, testifying to ancestral Japanese craftsmanship.
Finally, to conclude this experience in style, you will enjoy a bowl of matcha accompanied by wagashi from the Franco-Japanese pastry shop Tomo.
Price: €40 / person
Date :
Saturday, January 17th, 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 28th, 2:00 PM
Saturday, March 7th, 2:00 PM
Saturday, March 14th, 2:00 PM
Duration :
1h30
Place : JUGETSUDO at 95 RUE DE SEINE 01 46 33 94 90
Japanese:
Pottery refers to a general term for items made by firing clay, such as earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Unlike lacquered goods, it requires the skill of using fire. Throughout history, Japanese pottery has developed alongside Japanese aesthetics, incorporating techniques introduced from the continent. While striving for perfection in its pottery, it also created a unique beauty within the Japanese tea ceremony culture, distinct from that of the continent. This history will be explored through representative works.
This time, I'd like to focus specifically on Japanese teapots. Japanese teapots developed differently from their Chinese counterparts as the tea culture, which originated in China, transformed within Japanese culture. Let's take a look at their historical background.