Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
January 16, 2008 (Wed) - April 20, 2008 (Sun)
The maturing of Japanese culture supported by the military and commoner classes continued throughout the Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo periods. This gallery introduces the craft of interior furnishings and daily utensils that adorned the life of the people during these periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Shelf, Mt. Yoshino in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Ms. Yano Tsuruko)
Set of Five Ritual Implements (Incense Burner, pair of Flower Vases, and Pair of Candleticks), By Murata Seimin, Edo period, 19th century