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Ceramics

Deep BowlBird and flower design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Kakiemon type, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
May 12, 2015 (Tue) - August 2, 2015 (Sun)

From Japan's first glazed ceramics of the Nara period to the various wares of the late Edo period, the exhibits will introduce the history of Japanese ceramics through masterworks according to time period and production sites.

Current exhibit includes:
Large-mouthed JarPeony arabesque design under yellow glaze, Seto ware, Kamakura period, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)
Hexagonal DishJurojin (one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune) design in underglaze iron (Important Cultural Property, Lent by the OKURA MUSEUM OF ART, Tokyo, on exhibit through August 2, 2015)
Deep BowlFlower and bird design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Kakiemon type, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 1 results

	Designation	Name		Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
		Tiered Box with CoverCamellia, pine, bamboo and plum design in overglaze enamel and openwork		Kyoto ware	Edo period, 18th century	G-41	On exhibit from June 16, 2015

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