May 24, 2005 (Tue) - June 19, 2005 (Sun)
The Tokyo National Museum exists in order to preserve and exhibit irreplaceable cultural and historical works, from ancient times until the modern period, from Japan and other areas. The museum seeks to maintain the highest integrity to the collection of over 111,000 items, while at the same time, make them widely available to the general public. With such a large number of items, it can be difficult to fairly represent the cultures of various time periods.
Additionally, the museum seeks to increase the number of items in its collection, thus merely rotating the items in the various collections is not enough to create a diverse and equal view of history. Every year, a search for important cultural objects of the highest quality is made. Last year the museum added a total of 40 cultural objects; purchasing 22 and receiving 18 as donations.
This exhibit features 29 new pieces from last year's acquisitions, offering a fresh glimpse of Japan and the rest of the Orient's vivid culture and history.
Major works in this exhibition
