Copy, Create, Preserve: Records of Archaeological Objects in Modern Japan
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Man from Ancient Times, By Sugiyama Sueo, 1930
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T2
September 10, 2013 (Tue) - October 20, 2013 (Sun)Photos and reproductions that provide information frequently appear in the display of archaeological objects as important materials for deepening our understanding of historical ruins and artifacts. These records held by the Tokyo National Museum are evidence of how artists, artisans and archaeologists continued efforts to "preserve" cultural properties by repeatedly "copying and creating." In this sense, the materials on display are a precious resource that tells a story of the relationship between archaeology and art at museums.
Exhibit includes:
Shell Mound, By Nagahara Kotaro, Ca. 1916
Stone Coffins in Stone Burial Chamber, In Enya Village Tumulus, Izumo Province, Artist unknown, Ca. 1887
Tunnel Caves, By Goseda Horyu II, Ca. 1913
Visored Helmet, With gilt-bronze decoration, From Nihonmatsuyama Tumulus, Matsuokayoshinozakai, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, Kofun period, 5th century
Warrior in Tanko Armor, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figurine), From Kamichujo, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama, Kofun period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property)
Man from Ancient Times, By Sugiyama Sueo, 1930
Gilt Bronze Crown (restorative copy), Copied by Endo Junji and Domyo Shinbei, Ca. 1932, Original: From Nihonmatsuyama Tumulus, Matsuokayoshinozakai, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century