Thirty-three manifestations of Avalokitesvara (detail), Muromachi period, 15th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
March 4, 2014 (Tue) - March 30, 2014 (Sun)
This is the 14th in a series of annual exhibitions showcasing conservation and restoration work conducted on objects in the Tokyo National Museum collection.
Current exhibit includes:
Buddhist Verse, By Beijian Jujian, Southern Song dynasty, dated 1229 (Important Cultural Property)
Thirty-three manifestations of Avalokitesvara, Muromachi period, 15th century
Ban (Buddhist Ritual Banner) "Banner Leg", With arrowhead pattern on yellowish green ground, Asuka - Nara period, 7th - 8th century
Cloth, With alternating checkered pattern in assorted colors, Nara period, 8th century
Tachi Sword, By Masatsune, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Koide Fusatada)
Vase with Phoenix Handles, Celadon glaze, Longquan ware, Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, 13th century (Gift of Mr. Matsunaga Yasuzaemon)