Sunzen Art Gallery
420 Howe Street V6C2X1 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Silver Kettle with Animal-Shaped Spout in the Shape of He() This silver kettle with animal-shaped spout in the shape of He was made by the famous Japanese metal craftsman, Hata Zoroku ( , ?~1932. From his early age, Zoroku had a special interest in Chinese bronze wares, and he later devoted himself in learning about Chinese bronze wares, and also making his kettles in the shape of them. The above silver kettle is in the shape of He (, a classical Chinese bronze ...ware for serving wine. On the lid of the original box of this kettle, there is a paragraph, which was copied from Xuanhe Classical Bronze Wares Catalogue , a 12th century catalogue of classical bronze wares. The text introduces a ware called Han Pheneoix He (), which inspired Hata Zoroku to make this kettle. #exhbition #vancouver #artsoninstagram #antiquekettle #japaneseart #teaware #metalwork #metalworking #japaneseantique #japaneseantiques #teaculture #taisho #showa #bronzeware #eastasian

Ryubundo Iron Kettle with Wild Goose and Kanshi Pattern This work will be displayed at SUNZEN’s upcoming exhibition - REINCARNATION, the Second Life of Antique Japanese Kettles. More about the exhibition: https://sunzen.shop//reincarnation-the-second-life-of-anti... The kettle above was made by the historically well-known Japanese metalwork studio, ryubundo (). In its three-hundred-year-long history, ryubundo is always known for their exquisite workmanship and unique designs. Having got inspiration from other forms of art, the masters of ryubundo were always painters, poets, sinologists, art historians, besides craftsmen. Ryubundo was mentioned in Natsume Sseki’s novel, and was described as the highest level of teawares back at his time (early 20th century) Same as the other premium craftsmanship at their time, there is sometimes a sinologistic pursuit of beauty in lots of ryubundo’s works. This iron kettle with wild goose and kanshi pattern combines crudeness and sophistication. The uneven surface almost keeps the original state of the ironstone, indicating the wabisabi spirit of Japanese tea culture. Meanwhile, the calligraphy on the body and the gold and silver inlaid wild goose pattern on the handle shows the delicacy of the craftsmanship. #antiquekettle #artoninstagram #japaneseart #eastasian #teaware #exhibition #gallery #japaneseantique #antique #japaneseantique #asia #asianarts #teaculture #artsoninstagram

SUNZEN Art Gallery is pleased to announce our next exhibition, REINCARNATION, a group exhibition of antique Japanese metalworks. Featuring 60 antique iron and silver kettles from the 18th to 20th century Japan, in combination with Ming-style Chinese furniture, bonsai, and kintsugi art pieces, this exhibition invites the viewers to appreciate, visit, and get involved into the distant memories created by a long forgotten craftsmanship. 1128 Short... Intro The past is a foreign country. In a modern, industrialized era, lots of eastern traditional arts and crafts are facing the destiny of being marginalized, symbolized, and defamiliarized. They are recognized as distant memories, belonging to the past other than the present, covered by dust on the antique shelf, and are far away from people’s daily life. Reincarnation - the Second Life of Antique Japanese Kettles features around 60 antique kettles from the 18th to 20th century Japan, in combination with Ming-style Chinese furniture, bonsai, and kintsugi art pieces. In this exhibition, we invite the antiques, which are often separated and alienated, back to the table and people’s everyday life scene as the reincarnation of the blurry, lost memories of a pre-modern philosophy and lifestyle. This exhibition aims at shortening the distance between eastern traditional craftsmanship and people’s daily life, and unmasking the unique beauty of eastern art pieces. It is for the souls of the forgotten artistic traditions to reincarnate in this new world, under a new era. Learn more about REINCARNATION: https://sunzen.shop//reincarnation-the-second-life-of-anti #exhibitions #vancouverevents #japaneseart #eastasian #eastasianstudies #metalworks #teakettle #goldandsilver #artoninstagram #kintsugi #asianculture #asianart #traditionalart #reincarnation #sunzenartgallery #upcomingexhibition

Join us Sep. 19th (Saturday) and Sep. 27th (Sunday) for the appreciation of the real art of tea - We will hold a trial of the tea course at SUNZEN Art Gallery. We, as tea lovers and life explorers, are happy to open the doors to people who wants to know more and learn more about East Asian tea culture. The class will take Pu'er tea as the main focus, and discuss how tea leaves, geographical location, fermentation and aging affects the variety of tea. Whether it is Pre-fermen...ted Pu'er teayou like, or post-fermented, like choosing between white and red wine. We will cover how to properly use each teaware to present a perfect and authentic tea ceremony and what food to pair with. In addition, you will be able to taste some best Pu'er tea from different years. We look forward to meeting more tea lovers & friends at SUNZEN. RSVP required. #puertea #chineseart #teaceremony #lifestyle #artsoninstagram #tea #teaculture #tealovers #agedpuer #teamaster #eastasian #japaneseart #asianart #asianculture #teawares #teaware #vancouverbc #vancouverevents #events

Thanks everyone for joining us at the incense ceremony & calligraphy workshop. Look forward to seeing you again at SUNZEN’s gallery events! #incenseceremony #incense #incenseburner #incenseholder #qixi #tanabata #vancouverevents #calligraphy #lifestyleguide #artsoninstagram #ikebana #japaneseantique #teapots #puertea #agarwood #eaglewood #kyara @ Sunzen Art Gallery

On August 22th (Saturday), On the day of the traditional East Asian festival -- Qi Xi, let’s experience the magic of natural, organic incense, in combination with Chinese calligraphy! At this event, you are invited to experience the traditional way of preparing and appwreciating incense -- An experience allowing you to explore the possibilities of the all-of-natural magic, and the potential of your five senses. During the incense ceremony, we will also play with Chinese... calligraphy. We will record the great feeling brought by incense with ink and brush. During the event, we hope everyone will be a poet, a nature explorer, and a meditator. (sanitized tools for calligraphy will be provided) Qi Xi(tanabata, ), also known as Qi Qiao () Festival in China, is one of the most well-known traditional festivals in East Asia. In China, Qi Xi is a festival originated from the romantic legend of two lovers, Zhinu and Niulang, the former is a princess of heaven, and the latter is a cowherd. Chinese Qi Xi Festival inspired Tanabata festival in Japan, Chilseok festival in Korea, and Tht Tch festival in Vietnam. #incenseceremony #incense #incenseholder #incenseburner #eastasian #lifestyle #vancouverevents #qixi #tanabata #events #tea #chineseart #japaneseart @ Sunzen Art Gallery

Let's enjoy the last minute of summer! A deep, sweet breath from the prime incense offers a special sense of coolness in summer. Look forward to meeting every tea lover & art lover at the Chinese Tea Ceremony & Cold Brew Tea workshop.... #teaceremony #chinesetea #teaculture #incense #incenseburner #incenseceremony #eastasian #eastasianart #chineseart #porcelain #ceramics #artoninstagram #lifestyleblogger #lifestylephotography

Our acclaimed gallery events are back! Next Saturday (August 15th) afternoon, let’s escape from the host summer and explore the possibilities of tea culture! Join us for the very special version of our Classical Chinese Tea Ceremony, with a session of Cold Brew Tea Workshop! Taste the best aged PU-ER tea in Vancouver; Having fun with innovating the ways of brewing tea; Enjoy the coolness and peacefulness in the middle of your sunny, busy summer! RSVP is required. Seats are ...limited to 6 to reiman social distancing. Time: August 15th. 14:00 -16:00 Location: Sunzen Art Gallery. 420 Howe Street Ticket cost 15 CAD. Price includes Chinese tea ceremony & SUNZEN selected sample of pre-fermented PU-ER tea. Please RSVP here: https://sunzen.shop//chinese-tea-ceremony-cold-brew-tea-wo at our new gallery store website. Let me know if you have any questions #tea #teaceremony #chineseteaceremony #teaware #teapet #teaforlife #vancouverevents #events #eventplanning @ Sunzen Art Gallery

Incense: light up your day in any dark time. Under glaze blue and white censer with design of interlocking branches of peony flowers , contemporary Porcelain... 11 cm diameter #incenseburner #incense #artoninstagram #finearts #eastasian #asianart #chineseart #lifestylemodel

Tea time is all year round! #teaculture #tea #eastasian #chineseart #teapot #purpleclayteapot #purpleclay #articraft #lifestylemodel

Tea season is all year round. #purpleclay #teapot #teaculture #tea #puertea #eastasian #artlovers #lifestylemodel

Happy weekend! Time for enjoying the outdoors and listening to the birds. On the picture: Six Cranes Whole-wood Carving Pen Holder. #artonistagram #penholder #wooden #birdfeeder #summertime #eastasian #asianart @ Sunzen Art Gallery