★★★★★ "Beautiful and fits perfectly." — Linda
★★★★★ "Turned up quickly & carefully wrapped." — Peter
★★★★★ "So easy to put on. Looks and feels wonderful." — Máire
★★★★★ "Great quality! Looks exactly as expected." — Marcia
★★★★★ "Dropped my phone badly — phone and case are intact!" — Fabi
★★★★★ "Communication throughout was stellar!" — Mary
★★★★★ "Beautiful and fits perfectly." — Linda
★★★★★ "Turned up quickly & carefully wrapped." — Peter
★★★★★ "So easy to put on. Looks and feels wonderful." — Máire
★★★★★ "Great quality! Looks exactly as expected." — Marcia
★★★★★ "Dropped my phone badly — phone and case are intact!" — Fabi
★★★★★ "Communication throughout was stellar!" — Mary
★★★★★ "Beautiful and fits perfectly." — Linda
★★★★★ "Turned up quickly & carefully wrapped." — Peter
★★★★★ "So easy to put on. Looks and feels wonderful." — Máire
★★★★★ "Great quality! Looks exactly as expected." — Marcia
★★★★★ "Dropped my phone badly — phone and case are intact!" — Fabi
★★★★★ "Communication throughout was stellar!" — Mary

Japanese Poets - Ikeda Koson Heian Period iPhone Case

$45USD

A dynamic tableau of cultural refinement, Japanese Poets by Ikeda Koson immerses us in the poetic brilliance of Heian-era court life. Figures clothed in opulent, intricately patterned robes recline and converse, their gestures as lyrical as the verses they exchange. The flowing composition captures a lively poetry gathering, where intellect and elegance intertwine.

Koson’s muted yet luxurious palette—earthy browns, soft greens, deep blues, and coral pinks—creates visual harmony, while his delicate brushwork renders every detail, from the aristocratic attire to the serene, contemplative expressions. Sparse blossoms and faintly rendered trees suggest spring, a season synonymous with poetic inspiration and renewal.

This scene resonates with mono no aware, evoking beauty’s fleeting nature, and miyabi, the courtly ideal of sophistication. An ode to Japan’s literary and artistic heritage, Koson’s work celebrates the enduring power of poetry to connect humanity with the ephemeral elegance of life.

Artist Biography

Ikeda Koson (池田 孤邨, 1801–1866) was a Japanese painter associated with the Rinpa tradition, celebrated for revitalizing classical themes with distinctive skill and dynamic brushwork. Born in Echigo province, Koson later settled in Edo (now Tokyo), where he became a pupil of the renowned artist Sakai Hōitsu (1761–1828).

Drawing deeply from the Rinpa style, Koson specialized in sophisticated compositions inspired by traditional court festivals (gosekku), originally rooted in Chinese customs and long celebrated in Japan.

His mastery lay in his ability to fuse naturalistic elegance with the vibrant decorative approach pioneered by his predecessors. Koson's paintings are noted for their freshness, delicacy, and lively depiction of seasonal motifs, marking a significant chapter in the evolution of the Rinpa artistic lineage.


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Dual Layer Tough iPhone Case

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Precise fit: tailored to your device

Open access to ports/buttons

Art won't fade, crack or peel

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REACHRoHS, and TÜV Rheinland certified non-toxic

Bluetooth/MagSafe compatible. MagSafe ring not included

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