The Romang Collection - Japanese and Korean Art.
Legacy of Beauty and Spirit.
Explore The Romang Collection — home to over 1,500 exceptional works of Japanese and Korean art.
Each piece reflects a rich cultural heritage, uniting traditions and bridging worlds through beauty and form.
Timeless Forms: Japanese and Korean Masterworks
Step into a world of refined craftsmanship and cultural depth.
This collection showcases a curated selection of masterworks from Japan and Korea —spanning centuries of artistic tradition and innovation. From the rustic elegance of Edo-period tea bowls to the serene beauty of Goryeo celadon and the intricate precision of Maki-e lacquerware, each piece reflects the timeless dialogue between form, function, and philosophy.
Every artwork in this collection has been carefully selected for its historical significance, aesthetic excellence, and cultural authenticity. Accompanied by detailed provenance, artist signatures, and scholarly notes, these works invite collectors, curators, and connoisseurs to engage deeply with the living legacy of East Asian art.
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The Collection
Tea Ceremony
Chaire Tea Ceremony Caddy
Works of Art
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Edo Period (1603-1868)
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Korean Art
Antique and Rare Books
Step into a world of refined craftsmanship and cultural depth.
This selection from The Romang Collection, founded and curated by Gustavo Romang, reflects decades of passion, research, and dedication to East Asian art.
Featuring masterworks from Japan and Korea, the Collection spans centuries of artistic tradition and cultural expression. From the rustic elegance of Edo-period tea bowls to the serene translucence of Goryeo celadon and the intricate brilliance of maki-e lacquerware, each work embodies a timeless dialogue between form, function, and philosophy.
Individually sourced through close relationships with artists, galleries, and cultural institutions across Asia, every piece has been chosen for its historical significance, visual excellence, and authenticity. Accompanied by detailed provenance and artist inscriptions, these works offer collectors, curators, and enthusiasts an intimate window into the living legacy of Japanese and Korean art.
Founded in 2008, The Romang Collection – Japanese and Korean Art preserves, studies, and presents Japanese and Korean material cultures—ceramics, tea culture, lacquer, sculpture, and rare manuscripts—through exhibitions, conservation, and digital access. Based in New York and Raleigh, North Carolina , the Collection fosters cross-cultural dialogue, scholarship, and public education.
Japan, Ryozo Taniguchi Vase
