140th Anniversary Thematic Exhibitions: The Variety and Appeal of the Tokugawa Collection of Books
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Album of Citrus Fruits, By Hattori Sessai, Meiji period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Muneyoshi)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 16
September 11, 2012 (Tue) - November 4, 2012 (Sun)This thematic exhibition displays intriguing examples from the Tokugawa Collection of Books, in order to introduce its wide-ranging content and variety of forms. We hope visitors experience the appeal of Edo-period and Meiji-era Japanese books, as exemplified by this collection.
Current exhibit includes:
Certificate of initiation from Jitsujo to his disciple Ryoyu, Kamakura period, dated 1318 (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Muneyoshi)
Miniature Models of Inuoumono (Dog chasing) of the Takeda School, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Muneyoshi)
Kundaikan Sochoki (Records of Tea Ceremonies and Related Tea Utensils), Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Muneyoshi)
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Kundaikan Sochoki (Records of Tea Ceremonies and Related Tea Utensils) | Edo period, 17th century | Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Muneyoshi QB-8560-5 | 5冊のうち第5冊を展示 |