Decorative Arts of Ryukyu
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Cinerary Urn, Okinawa Main Island, 18th - 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tsutsumi Satoshi)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 15
July 6, 2010 (Tue) - October 3, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
The Tokyo National Museum's collection of Ryukyu cultural items contains a number of items that reflect the vibrancy and character of Ryukyu decorative arts. Items displayed include lacquerware, metalwork, ceramics, pottery, and items of the noro(female ritual officers).
Exhibit includes:
Cinerary Urn, Okinawa Main Island, 18th - 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tsutsumi Satoshi)
Dogin (Inner garment), Amami Oshima Island, 19th century (Gift of Ms. Yamato Ryoko, on exhibit from August 24, 2010)
Ritual Beads Necklace, Amami Oshima Island, 19th century (Gift of Ms. Yamato Ryoko)
Hair Ornament for Common Class Women on Ceremony, Okinawa Main Island, 19th century
Hair Ornament for an Amushirare (Ritual Officer), Amami Oshima Island, 18th century (Gift of Ms. Yamato Ryoko)