National Treasure Gallery Ippen Shonin Den Emaki
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Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 2
November 26, 2008 (Wed) - January 4, 2009 (Sun)This room is specially designed for the comfortable viewing of masterpieces in a tranquil setting. With each rotation, one exceptional work of painting or calligraphy designated as National Treasure will be presented. The selections come from the Museum's collection or works that are on loan to the Museum.
On Exhibit:
Ippen Shonin Den Emaki (narrative picture scroll of life of the priest Ippen), By En'I, Kamakura period, dated 1299 (National Treasure)