Albums of Insects and Worms, By Mashiyama Sessai, Edo period, 19th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
October 1, 2013 (Tue) - November 10, 2013 (Sun)
This gallery introduces the dynamic and multi-faceted world of paintings and calligraphy from the Azuchi-Momoyama to the Edo period.
Current exhibit includes:
Albums of Insects and Worms, By Mashiyama Sessai, Edo period, 19th century
Thousand Character Classic, By Shu Shunsui, Edo period, dated 1663 (Gift of Mr. Ikeda Daishiro)
Chinese-style Verses, By Hayashi Doshun and others, Edo period, dated 1614 (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Konchi-in, Kyoto)