Joint Thematic Exhibition with the Shanghai Museum: Chinese Textiles
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Chaopao Garment, Dragon and bat design on pale yellow satin ground, Qing dynasty, 19th century (Lent by the Shanghai Museum, exhibit at room 13)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5 & 13
July 26, 2016 (Tue) - October 23, 2016 (Sun)As the history of the Silk Road tells us, China was famous as the country of silk. The Chinese people produced textiles and embroidery of sublime beauty from as far back as the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period. This exhibition introduce opulent pieces from Shanghai Museum and Tokyo National Museum.
Current exhibit includes:
Tapestry with dragon, eight Buddhist treasures, and arabesque design, Yuan-Ming dynasty, 14th century (Lent by the Shanghai Museum, exhibit at room 5)
Chaopao Garment, Dragon and bat design on pale yellow satin ground, Qing dynasty, 19th century (Lent by the Shanghai Museum, exhibit at room 13)
Pao Garment With embroidery; flowering plant design on red satin ground, Qing dynasty, 19th century (exhibit at room 13)