Tiered Stand, Mount Yoshino design in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Ms. Yano Tsuruko)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
January 30, 2018 (Tue) - April 15, 2018 (Sun)
The maturing of Japanese culture supported by the military and commoner classes continued throughout the Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo periods. This gallery introduces the craft of interior furnishings and daily utensils that adorned the life of the people during these periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Picnic Set, Hollyhock crest design in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 19th century,
Yogi (Kimono-shaped quilt), Snowflake design on white twill weave ground, Edo period, 18th century
Junihitoe (Formal garment of high-ranking court lady), For naishi no suke rank, Edo period, 19th century
Sokutai (Formal garment for nobleman), Edo period, 19th century
Standing Daruma (Bodhidharma), By Murata Seimin, Edo period, 19th century
Large Dish, Flower and bird design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Edo period, 17th century (Lent by the OKURA MUSEUM OF ART, Tokyo)
Tiered Box with Lid, Camellia, pine, bamboo, and plum design in overglaze enamel and openwork, Kyoto ware, Edo period, 18th century
Tea Bowl, Plum blossom design in overglaze enamel, By Nonomura Ninsei, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)