Ceremonial Teahouse: Sunkaraku (Evanescent Joys), c. 1917
Designed by Ōgi Rodō, Japanese
Wood, bamboo, stone, metal, rush, plaster, paper, ceramic, fabric, and mulberry bast cord
Purchased with Museum funds, 1928
1928-114-1
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Designed by Ōgi Rodō, Japanese
Wood, bamboo, stone, metal, rush, plaster, paper, ceramic, fabric, and mulberry bast cord
Purchased with Museum funds, 1928
1928-114-1
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Looking Questions
- How would you describe this building?
- What do you think it was used for? Why?
- What materials did the designer, Ogi Rodō, use?
- Where can you see bamboo (fence, gutter)?
- Do you think Rodō wanted the teahouse to stand out or blend in with the garden? Why?
- How does looking at this make you feel? Why?
