Toyokan

This section mainly features stone or gilt bronze Buddhist statues from about the 6th to the 8th century. The statues on display present the exquisite form of sculptures from the golden era of Buddhist statues in China.
Current exhibit includes:
Standing Ekadasamukha, Formerly preserved at Tonomine, Nara, Tang dynasty, 7th century (Important Cultural Property)
Standing Buddha Triad, Eastern Wei dynasty, 6th century (Important Cultural Property)
Standing Bodhisattva, Northern Qi dynasty, dated 552 (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Nezu Kaichiro)
Standing Avalokitesvara, Sui dynasty, dated 585 (Important Cultural Property)
Buddha Triad in a Niche, Tang dynasty, dated 704 (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Hosokawa Moritatsu)

Introducing various journeys with images

This part mainly features Buddhist statues from Gandhara (northwestern Pakistan) and Mathura (northern, central India) from the 2nd to the 5th century. The wide variety of sculptures on display is a notable feature.
Current exhibit includes:
Seated Buddha, Gandhara, Pakistan, Kushan dynasty, 2nd - 3rd century
Standing Buddha, Near Peshawar, Pakistan, Kushan dynasty, 2nd - 3rd century
Preaching Buddha, Gandhara, Pakistan, Kushan dynasty, 3rd century
Head of Buddha, Hadda, Afghanistan, 3rd - 5th century
Head of Bodhisattva, Mathura, India, Kushan dynasty, 3rd century

This part introduces art of the Western Regions (Central Asia) from about the 1st to the 10th century, with a focus on Buddhist art. The highlight of this part is the rich variety of works with high artistic and historical significance.
Current exhibit includes:
Jivamjivaka (Jivajiva), Yotkan, China, 5th century, Otani collection
Rectangular Tile Lotus design, Tuyuk, China, Tang dynasty, 8th century, Otani collection
Semi-circular Decorative Element, Collected at Xi'an, Tang dynasty - Five dynasties, 9th - 10th century, Otani collection
Head of Buddha, Khotan, China, 3rd - 4th century, Otani collection
Preaching Scene, Mural painting, Bezeklik Grottoes, China, Gaochang Uighur period, 10th - 11th century, Otani collection
Preaching Scene, Mural painting, Kizil Grottoes, China, Tang dynasty, 7th century, Otani collection

This part intrduces artifacts from West Asia and Egypt, known as the cradle of the earliest civilization.
Current exhibit includes:
Tomb Relief of Iny, Excavated at Saqqara, Egypt, Old Kingdom, 6th dynasty, 23rd century BC
Copper Foundation Peg with a God's Figurine, Excavated in southern Iraq, Sumerian Early Dynastic period, 25th - 24th century BC
Mummy of Pasherienptah, Excavated at Thebes, Egypt, 22nd dynasty, ca. 945 - 730 BC (Gift of Egyptian Department of Antiquities)
Heracles, Excavated at Hatra, Iraq, Parthian period, 1st - 2nd century (Gift of Iraqi Government)
Dish with Humped Bull Design, Excavated in Iran, Late Hellenistic-Parthian period, second half of 3rd - first half of 1st century BC

This section focuses on pottery and jade objects from about 3000 BC to AD 200. The items on display present the beauty that ancient Chinese people pursued in the form and color of pottery, as well as the characteristic luster of jade.
Current exhibit includes:
Painted Pottery Short-necked Jar, Excavated in Gansu or Qinghai province, China, Majiayao culture, ca. 2600 - 2200 BC
Oracle Bones, Excavated at Yinxu, Anyang, Henan province, China, Shang dynasty, 13th - 11th century BC
Clay Stamped Seal, Inscribed "True imperial seal", Qin - Western Han dynasty, 3rd - 2nd century BC (Gift of Mr. Abe Fusajiro)
Jade Axe, Neolithic period, 3rd millennium BC
Stone Monster, Attributed provenance: Yinxu, Anyang, Henan province, China, Shang dynasty, 13th - 11th century BC

This part focuses on Chinese bronzes from about 1800 BC to AD 1000. The changing shapes and designs of the bronzes on display provide clues to the thoughts and shifting religious beliefs of ancient Chinese people.
Current exhibit includes:
Sword, Spring and Autumn-Warring States period, 6th - 5th century BC
Pottery Mold of Wu zhu Coin, China, Han dynasty, 1st century BC - 2nd century AD (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Money Tree, Excavated in Sichuan province or its vicinity, China, Eastern Han dynasty, 1st - 2nd century
Finial, Animal shape, Northern frontier, China, Spring and Autumn period, 6th - 5th century BC
Bu Jar, Taotie design, Shang dynasty, 13th - 11th century BC (Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku)
 

This part introduces burial items of tombs from about the 2nd century BC to the 8th century AD. Mingqi are models of various implements and equipment, such as cooking stoves, vehicles including carriages and oxcarts, and even toilets. Tomb figures are models of humans who served a master, such as servants and entertainers. The objects on display present the idealized lifestyle that people of this time entrusted to mingqi and tomb figures.
Current exhibit includes:
Female Tomb Figure, With polychrome pigments, China, Western Han dynasty, 2nd century BC (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Warrior Tomb Figure, With polychrome pigments , China, Western Jin dynasty, 3rd century (Gift of Mr. Nakano Kinkuro)
Tomb Figure of Female Dancer, With polychrome pigments, China, Tang dynasty, 7th - 8th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
 

This part presents the changing expressions of Chinese ceramics from the 7th to the 19th century.
Current exhibit includes:
Ewer with Phoenix Head, White porcelain, China, Tang dynasty, 7th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Vase with Dragon Handles, Three-color glaze, China, Tang dynasty, 8th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Bowl with Foliate Rim, Celadon glaze, Guan ware, China, Southern Song dynasty, 12th - 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Rectangular Box, Figure design in overglaze enamel, Jingdezhen ware, China, Ming dynasty, Wanli era (1573 - 1620) (Gift of Mrs. Yokogawa Shizue)
Bowls, Roundel design in famille rose enamel, Jingdezhen ware, China, Qing Dynasty, Dao-guang era (1821-1850) (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)

This part introduces Chinese textiles and embroidery from the 13th to the 19th century. The Chinese textiles that were brought to Japan are therefore important for learning about Chinese textile history.
Current exhibit includes:
Album of Antique Textiles, Edo period, late 18th - early 19th century
Record of Distinguished Objects from Past and Present Times, Meibutsugire (Famous textiles of the tea ceremony), Edo period, dated 1789 - 97 (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Muneyoshi)

Activity area: Fortune-telling in Asia. Recommended for visitors with children.

In the 2nd century BC, Chinese tombs were not simply holes in the ground. They developed to have walls and ceilings, with a structure almost like underground mansions. Tombs also appeared that had shrines built above ground for the bereaved families to perform rituals. Particularly in Shandong province and southern Henan province, sturdy stone was favored for making the tombs and shrines, with the stone surfaces used for carving images. Many of these stone bas-reliefs were created until the second half of the 2nd century in the Eastern Han dynasty.
Current exhibit includes:
Stone Bas-relief, Procession of chariots / Building for ancestral rituals, From Xiaotangshan, Shandong province, China, Eastern Han dynasty, 1st - 2nd century
Stone Bass Relief, From Xiaotangshan, Shandong province, China, Eastern Han dynasty, 1st - 2nd century

Chinese Painting:

This exhibition displays works based on the tradition of Wu-school literati paintings in the Ming and Qing dynasties. We hope visitors enjoy the world of these literati painters, who shunned vulgarity in their search for elegance.
Current exhibit includes:
The Four Sleepers, With inscription of Pingshi Rudi, Huaguo Ziwen and Mengtang Tane, Yuan dynasty, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)
Avalokitesvara (White-robed Guanyin), Yuan dynasty, 14th century (Gift of Ms. Kuse Tamie)
Shouxing (God of longevity), Yuan dynasty, 14th century (Important Art Object)

This exhibition displays works based on the tradition of Wu-school literati paintings in the Ming and Qing dynasties. We hope visitors enjoy the world of these literati painters, who shunned vulgarity in their search for elegance.
Current exhibit includes:
Mountain Studio in Early Summer, By Ju Jie, Ming dynasty, dated 1578
Siwan Landscapes, By Wen Boren, Ming dynasty, dated 1551 (Important Cultural Property)
Streams and Mountains Without End, By Wu Zhen, Ming dynasty, dated 1632 (Important Art Object)

This part introduces the essence of calligraphy handed down to the present, through centuries of dynastic change and the rises and falls of different peoples.This exhibition provides an overview of calligraphy that focuses on four master calligraphers of the Tang dynasty, while also introducing features of seal and clerical scripts.
Current exhibit includes:
Couplet of Eight-character Phrases in Running Script, By Bao Shichen, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century (Gift of Mr. Aoyama San'u)
Couplet of Eight-character Phrases in Clerical Script, By Wu Xizai, Qing dynasty, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)
Couplet of Eight-character Phrases in Standard Script, By Weng Tonghe, Qing dynasty, 19th century (Gift of Dr. Hayashi Munetake)
Chinese-style Poem in Seven-character Phrases in Cursive Script, By Wen Zhengming, Ming dynasty, 16th century (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)
Chinese-style Poem in Seven-character Phrases in Running-cursive Script, By Zhang Ruitu, Ming dynasty, 16th - 17th century (Gift of Dr. Hayashi Munetake)
Chinese-style Quatrain in Seven-character Phrases in Cursive Script, By Mi Wanzhong, Ming dynasty, 16th - 17th century (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)

The literati were people who devoted themselves to reading, calligraphy, painting, and other fine arts. In China, their way of life was traditionally held as an ideal. This exhibit recreates the studies of literati, where calligraphy and painting of China were born.
Current exhibit includes：
Inkstone, Flowering crab apple and magpie design, Formerly owned by Mr. Aoyama San'u, Ming dynasty, 14th - 17th century (Gift of Mr. Aoyama Keiji)
Five Characters for Plaque in Clerical Script, By Yi Bingshou, Qing dynasty, dated 1812 (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)

This part introduces the various methods and designs in Chinese lacquerware. Lacquerware is a form of decorative art made by applying lacquer sap on vessels and utensils, a practice which developed widely in China, Japan, Korea, and the Southeast Asian regions, in techniques and designs unique to each area. China, in particular, has a history of lacquerware of as long as 7000 years.
Current exhibit includes:
Rectangular Tray, Flowering plant design in black lacquer carving, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century
Covered Box, Pine, bamboo and plum tree design in polychrome lacquer inlay, Ming dynasty, Xuande era (1426 - 35)
Foiled Covered Box, Black lacquer, Yuan dynasty, 14th century

This part introduces the decorative art of the Qing dynasty (1644-1912) in China, such as works of jade, cloisonne, glass, and bamboo. The items on display feature the beauty of fine technical skill and the sophisticated atmosphere of Qing-dynasty decorative art.
Current exhibit includes:
Ruyi Scepter, Blue jade, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Brush Cleaner, Blue jade, Qing dynasty, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Kamiya Denbei)

This part highlights Korean polished stone tools and metal objects that had a great influence on Japan's Yayoi culture.
Current exhibit includes:
Crown, Attributed provenance: Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea, Three Kingdoms period (Gaya), 5th century (Important Art Object, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Bronze Dagger, Excavated at Ochon-ri, Pyongyang, Korea, Early Iron Age, 2nd century BC
Mirror with Two Knobs, Attributed provenance: Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea, Early Iron Age - Proto Kingdoms period, 3rd - 1st century BC (Important Art Object, Gift of The Ogura Foundation)
Bronze Ornamental Fitting, With animals, Attributed provenance: Gyeongju, Korea, Early Iron Age - Proto Three Kingdoms period, 3rd - 1st century BC (Important Art Object, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Stone coffin for Jang Chungui, Koryo Dynasty, 12th century

This part features the prosperity of kings in the Three Kingdoms period (4th century - 676) in Korea, through works including items of metalwork. The diverse designs of the objects are evidence of the prosperity of the kings.
Current exhibit includes:
Sword with Ring-shaped Pommel, With inscription, Three Kingdoms period, 5th century
Earring, Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 6th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Headgear, With design in openwork, Attributed provenance: Changnyeong, Korea, Three Kingdoms period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of The Ogura Foundation)
Bronze Tripod with Handle, Attributed provenance: Hapcheon, Korea, Three Kingdoms period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)

This part introduces Korean ceramics from the Proto-Three Kingdoms period (1st century BC - 3rd century AD) to the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910).
Current exhibit includes:
Bowl, Green glaze, Three Kingdoms period (Baekje), 6th - 7th century
Long-Necked Jar, Green glaze with impressed design, Excavated at Gyeongju, Korea, Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 7th century
Vase, Celadon glaze with carved lotus arabesque, Goryeo dynasty, 12th century, Korea
Bowl with Cover, Celadon glaze with inlaid dragon and cloud design, Attributed provenance: Daedeok-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do, Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 13th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Ricebale Shaped Bottle, Inlaid wave design, Joseon dynasty, 15th century, Korea
Jar, Cloud and dragon design in underglaze iron, Joseon dynasty, 17th century (Gift of Ms. Shimizu Nobuko)
Transverse Flute, Unified Silla dynasty, 8th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)

Thispart  features the essence of Korean Buddhist art.
Current exhibit includes:
Stone Tablet with Avatamsaka Sutra, Excavated from Hwaeom-sa temple, Jiri-san, Korea, Unified Silla dynasty, 8th - 10th century (Gift of Ms. Okano Shigeko)
Seated Bodhisattva with One Leg Pendent, Three Kingdoms period, 7th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Standing Buddha, Unified Silla dynasty, 9th century
Gong, With year inscription, By Han Jungseo, Goryeo dynasty, dated 1213

This part features furnishings, costumes, and accessories from Korea in the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). While the costumes, furniture, tableware, and stationery each possessed individual beauty, their appeal was enhanced by their placement in living spaces.
Current exhibit includes:
Two-tiered Chest of Cabinet, Ten longevity symbols in mother-of-pearl inlay, Joseon dynasty, second half of 19th century
Bag for Chopsticks and Spoon, With embroidery, Joseon dynasty, 19th century

This section introduces sculptures from Khmer, with a focus on stone statues from the Angkor period (9th-13th century). The Tokyo National Museum collection of Khmer sculptures, which are distinguished in both quality and quantity, was acquired in 1944 through an exchange project with the research institute l'École francaise d'Extrême-Orient.
Current exhibit includes:
Garuda Riding on Naga (Snake deity), Angkor period, 12th - 13th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École francaise d'Extrême-Orient)
Standing Vishnu, Angkor period, 12th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École francaise d'Extrême-Orient)
Buddha Seated on Naga (Snake deity), Angkor period, 12th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École francaise d'Extrême-Orient)
Relief of Apsaras, Angkor period, 12th - 13th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École francaise d'Extrême-Orientt)
Lintel, Angkor period, 10th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École francaise d'Extrême-Orient)

This part focuses on Southeast Asian gilt bronze statues of gods and Buddhist deities from the 7th to 13th century. The statues are made using the lost-wax casting process, and therefore they have common qualities in their plasticity and smoothness of form.
Current exhibit includes:
Standing Buddha, Dvaravati period, 7th - 8th century,
Seated Jambhala or Kubera, Central Java period, 8th - 9th century,
Vishnu and Garuda, Angkor period, 12th - 13th century,
Standing Deity Hanuman, Angkor period, 12th - 13th century

The excavated pottery and metal wares exhibited in this part clearly show the prosperity of cultures with rich regional characteristics in ancient India and Southeast Asia.
Current exhibit includes:
Human-shaped Object, Attributed provenance: Uttar Pradesh, India, Copper Hoard culture, ca. 1500 BC
Ladle with Bird Ornament, Excavated in northeastern Thailand, ca. 3rd century BC - 2nd century AD
Bronze vessel, Excavated in Vietnam or Southern China, Nanyue dynasty, 2nd century BC
Bronze Drum, Attributed provenance: northern Thailand, 6th - 5th century BC (Lent by Idemitsu Museum of Arts)
Bronze Drum, Northern Thailand, 15th - 17th century (Gift of Prince Damrong, Thailand)

This part introduces the individual styles of ceramics made in Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam from the 9th to the 16th century.
Current exhibit includes:
Elephant-shaped Vessel, Dark brown glaze, Angkor period, 12th - 13th century
Water Ewer in Shape of a Kundika Flowering plant design in underglaze iron, Si Satchanalai ware, 15th - 16th century (Gift of Mr. Yoshioka Ken)
Large Dish, Fish and water plant design in underglaze blue, 15th - 16th century (Important Art Object)
Dish, Flowering plant design in overglaze enamel, 16th century (Important Art Object, Private collection)

From about the end of the 18th century, unique dyes and techniques for dyeing cotton with designs were used to begin the production of batik cloth. To make batik, a detailed design is applied in wax using either a metal stamp known as a cap, or a tool called a canting that pours the wax. The cotton is then dyed with indigo and a vegetable-based, dark brown soga dye.
Current exhibit includes:
Hinggi kombu (Shoulder garment), Warp ikat; skull tree and animal design, Sumba, Indonesia, 19th century
Tampan (Ceremonial cotton) Cloth, Brocading; boat shape design with gold embroidery, Kroe, Sumatra, Indonesia, 19th century
Sarong (Waist garment), Batik; flower, bird and beast design on white ground, Pekalongan, Java, Indonesia, 19th century

Indian miniature paintings established a uniquely meticulous, colorful, and passionate style, with various painting schools. An appeal of the paintings to viewers is the abundance of elements vividly contained inside each picture, such as myths, music, and nature.
Current exhibit includes:
Muslim Women Visit a Mullah, Provincial Mughal school, India, Second half of 17th - early 18th century
Equestrian Portrait (Horse: Rangraj), Mewar school, India, Ca. mid - 18th century

The wisdom used in daily life in the South Pacific is shown through the items on display, such as limestone mallets for grinding potatoes which were a staple food, blades made from pearl oysters to grate coconut pulp, and fabric made from pounded tree bark.
Current exhibit includes:
Tapa, Fiji Islands, Melanesia, Late 19th - early 20th century
Adze, Yap, Micronesia, Late 19th - early 20th century (Gift of Mr. Shibata Teijiro)