Shosoin Textiles in the Tokyo National Museum Collection: Dyed Textiles
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Banner Streamer Floral-style design on light brown heiken plain-weave ground, Formerly preserved in the Shosoin Repository, Todaiji, Nara period, 8th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
November 2, 2010 (Tue) - November 28, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
The Shosoin textiles demonstrate a wide range of textile production and design techniques. This exhibition focuses on dyeing.
Exhibit includes:
Heiken Plain Weave Textile, Checker and crossed band design on dark blue ground, Formerly preserved in the Shosoin Repository, Todaiji, Nara period, 8th century
Pendent Canopy Decoration, Grass, flower, cloud and bird design on red heiken plain-weave ground, Formerly preserved in the Shosoin Repository, Todaiji, Nara period, 8th century
Banner Streamer, Floral-style design on light brown heiken plain-weave ground, Formerly preserved in the Shosoin Repository, Todaiji, Nara period, 8th century
Ra Gauze, Stylized flower, flowering plant and bird design on red-brown ground, Formerly preserved in the Shosoin Repository, Todaiji, Nara period, 8th century