Water Dropper, Flowering plant design in overglaze enamel and gold, Jingdezhen ware, China, Formerly preserved by the Sakai clan of Wakasa province, Ming dynasty, 16th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
February 6, 2018 (Tue) - May 20, 2018 (Sun)
This part presents the changing expressions of Chinese ceramics from the 7th to the 19th century.
Current exhibit includes:
Jar, Three-color glaze with plum blossom design, Tang dynasty, 8th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Dish, Celadon glaze, Ru ware, China, Formerly owned by Kawabata Yasunari, Northern Song dynasty, 11th–12th century (Gift of Mr. Katori Kuniomi and Mrs. Katori Yoshiko)
Water Dropper, Flowering plant design in overglaze enamel and gold, Jingdezhen ware, China, Formerly preserved by the Sakai clan of Wakasa province, Ming dynasty, 16th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Bowl, Lotus bouquet design in doucai enamel, Jingdezhen ware, China, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng era (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)