Arhat, By Cai Shan, Yuan dynasty, 14th century, China (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T1
June 28, 2011 (Tue) - July 24, 2011 (Sun)
This exhibition displays Chinese paintings featuring three subjects: arhats, avalokitesvaras, and the monks Han-shan and Shi-de.
This exhibition also features Chinese calligraphy from the Ming dynasty.
Current exhibit includes:
Sixteen Arhats: Third Arhat, Song dynasty, 10th - 12th century, China (Lent by Seiryoji, Kyoto, National Treasure)
Arhat, By Cai Shan,Yuan dynasty, 14th century, China (Important Cultural Property)
Hanshan and Shide, Xiama and Tieguai, Attributed to Lu Jun, Ming dynasty, 16th century, China
Drowse by Bamboo Thicket, By Tang Yin, Ming dynasty, 16th century, China (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro, Important Art Object)
Letters, By Wen Zhengming, Ming dynasty, 16th century, China (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)
Poem in Running and Cursive Scripts, By Dong Qichang, Ming dynasty, dated 1621, China
Poem in Cursive Script, By Ni Yuanlu, Ming dynasty, 17th century, China (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)