The Arts of Daily Life: Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
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Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
March 26, 2013 (Tue) - June 23, 2013 (Sun)The maturing of Japanese culture supported by the military and commoner classes continued throughout the Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo periods. This gallery introduces the craft of interior furnishings and daily utensils that adorned the life of the people during these periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Tea Caddy, Drooping-cherry design in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Uchikake (Outer garment), Carts of Japanese apricots, cherries, peonies and chrysanthemums design on white figured satin, Edo period, 19th century
Hitoe (Summer Garment), Wisteria, hollyhock and carriage wheel design on red silk crepe, Edo period, 19th century
Sake Ewer in the Shape of a Gourd, By Funada Ikkin, Edo period, dated 1843
Large Dish, Cherry blossom and figure design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Edo period, 18th century
Bowl, Cherry blossom and maple tree design in overglaze enamel, By Ninnami Dohachi, Edo period, 19th century (Important Art Object, Private collection)