Metalwork:
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Sliding-door Handles, Book shape; chrysanthemum, stream and poem card design, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
November 11, 2014 (Tue) - February 8, 2015 (Sun)In the Edo period (1603-1868), the culture of common townspeople, in addition to that of high-ranking samurai, flourished during a time of relative peace and economic development. The field of metalworking saw various objects created under these circumstances. They are characterized by finely detailed craftsmanship and delicate artistic expression in gold, silver, bronze, brass, iron, as well as a variety of other metals and alloys, some of which had never been used before. We invite visitors to experience the richness and diversity of metalwork from the Edo period through this exhibition, which includes Buddhist ritual objects, furnishings, stationary, and ornaments.
Current exhibit includes:
Hanging Incense Burner in Shape of Flower Basket , Edo period, 18th century
Articulated Figure, Dragon, By Myochin Muneaki, Edo period, dated 1713
Sliding Door Handles in Shape of Books, Chrysanthemum, water, and poem card design in cloisonné, Edo period, 18th century