The Hakone Goblet,
International Relations of a Local Craftsman

by Alexandra Harris
Department of Japanese and Korean Studies
University Leiden

Index:

• Introduction
• Object description and manufacturing process
• The origin of the goblet and its craftsmen
• Inspiration drawn from nature
• Inspiration and objects of comparison from Japan
• Inspiration and objects of comparison from other parts of Asia
• Inspiration and objects of comparison from Europe
• Inspiration and objects of comparison with European roots in Japan
• The collector and the goblets way from Japan to Europe
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Table of Figures