Series Historical Collection: Speaking to the Future - Natural History Albums - The Development of Natural History Study in Japan
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Museum Sketches of Birds and Animals, By Sekine Untei and Nakajima Gyozan et al., Edo-Meiji period,19th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 16
April 1, 2008 (Tue) - May 25, 2008 (Sun)This display features various natural history books and albums, ranging from Chinese books of herbs to natural history albums compiled by the Museum Bureau (present Tokyo National Museum) during the Meiji period (1868-1912) to show the development of natural history study in Japan.
Current exhibit includes:
Albums of Imported Plants, By Baba Daisuke, Edo period, dated 1855
Museum Sketches of Birds and Animals, By Sekine Untei and Nakajima Gyozan et al., Edo-Meiji period,19th century