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Object List

View approximately 500 outstanding works owned by the Tokyo National Museum in fields such as paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, decorative arts, and archaeology. Works can be scrolled in lists by type or on current display, or searched by artist or region.

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Jade Implement in Shape of Animal
Clay Figurine ("Dogū")
On display New

Deep Vessel

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1

July 1, 2025 (Tue)–
December 21, 2025 (Sun)
On display

Clay Tablet

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

March 4, 2025 (Tue)–
September 7, 2025 (Sun)
On display New

Jar with Figures

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1

July 1, 2025 (Tue)–
December 21, 2025 (Sun)
On display

Spouted Vessel with Human Figure Ornaments

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

March 4, 2025 (Tue)–
September 7, 2025 (Sun)
Conch-Shaped Clay Object
Spouted Vessel
Clay Figurine ("Dogū") with Goggle-Like Eyes
Clay Figurine ("Dogū")
On display

Clay Mask

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

March 4, 2025 (Tue)–
September 7, 2025 (Sun)
Clay Figurine ("Dogū") with Goggle-Like Eyes
On display

Jar

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

March 4, 2025 (Tue)–
September 7, 2025 (Sun)
Jar with Human Face Ornament
On display

Bronze Bell ("Dōtaku")

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

March 4, 2025 (Tue)–
September 7, 2025 (Sun)
"Dotaku" (Bell-shaped bronze)
Jar
Footed Jar
Pair of Gold Earrings
Tomb Sculptures ("Haniwa"): Dancing People
Gold Rings
Mirror with Hunting Scenes
Mirror with Mythical Beasts ("Tuolong")
On display

Bowl

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

January 2, 2025 (Thu)–
July 6, 2025 (Sun)
On display

Dish

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

January 2, 2025 (Thu)–
July 6, 2025 (Sun)
Earrings with Pendants
On display

Tomb Sculpture ("Haniwa"): Seated Priestess

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
September 28, 2025 (Sun)
Tomb Sculpture ("Haniwa"): Warrior in "Keikō" Armor
Bowl
Footed Long-Necked Jar
Gilt Bronze Crown
On display

Iron Sword with a Silver Inlay Inscription

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

January 2, 2025 (Thu)–
July 6, 2025 (Sun)
Tomb Sculpture ("Haniwa"): Dog
Slippers , Gilt bronze
Cinerary Urn
On display

Queen Maya and Heavenly Beings

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 2

April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
On display

Seated Buddha

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 2

April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
Seated Bodhisattva with One Leg Pendent
On display

Bodhisattva

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1

April 15, 2025 (Tue)–
July 6, 2025 (Sun)
Incense Burner with a Handle in the Shape of Magpie's Tail
On display

Standing Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara)

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 2

April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
On display

Standing Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara)

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 2

April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
On display

Standing Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara)

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 2

April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
On display

Wine Vessel ("Bu") with Animal Masks ("Taotie")

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5

June 3, 2025 (Tue)–
October 19, 2025 (Sun)
"Ding" Cooking Vessel, "Taotie" design
Part of Volume 16 of the "Flower Garland Sutra" (Called the "Burnt Sutra of Nigatsudō Hall")
"Bussetsu hou kyo" Sutra , Votive sutra of Empress Komyo; known as the ‟Sutra of the first day of the fifth month”
Volume 45 of the "Saṃyukta Āgama" (One of the "Sutras of the Eleventh Day of the Fifth Month")
"Sutra on the Wise and Foolish" (Called "Ōjōmu")
Album of Calligraphy Segments Known as ""Getsudai""
On display

Carved Monster

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 4

June 17, 2025 (Tue)–
November 3, 2025 (Mon)
The Bodhisattva of Sunlight
Ritual Incense Burner with a Handle and Lion-Shaped Counterweight
On display

Pitcher

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 5

April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
On display

Covered Bowl with a Stupa-Shaped Knob

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 5

April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
On display

Covered Bowl

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 5

April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
Bowl
On display

Cinerary Urn

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

March 11, 2025 (Tue)–
September 7, 2025 (Sun)
Cinerary Urn of Ihokibe no Tokotarihime
On display

Pitcher (Kundika)

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 5

April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)
On display

Gold Coin ("Kaiki Shōhō")

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

March 11, 2025 (Tue)–
September 7, 2025 (Sun)
Lidded Jar
On display

Jar, Natural glaze

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13

June 3, 2025 (Tue)–
August 3, 2025 (Sun)
Outer Container for a Sutra Case
Kazari-tachi Style Sword Mounting
Kazari-tachi Style Sword Mounting, With mother-of-pearl inlay decoration and fittings on ikakeji laqauer ground
Octofoil Mirror with Auspicious Flowers and Paired Phoenixes
Bell with a Five-Pronged "Vajra" and Characters Symbolizing Deities
Ritual Tray ("Kongoban") with Lotus Arabesques
On display

Ritual Gong ("Kei") with a Lotus Pond

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13

June 17, 2025 (Tue)–
August 17, 2025 (Sun)
Sutra Case
Daito Saiiki Ki (record of the Chinese priest Xuan-zang's travel to India)
"Benefits of the Teacher of the Law" Chapter of the "Lotus Sutra"
Box for Priest's Vestments, Mount Penglai (Horai) design in "maki-e" lacquer
Saddle with Lions
Detached Segment of "Frolicking Animals"
The Bodhisattva Fugen
The Peacock Wisdom King
The Bodhisattva Kokūzō
The Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva Kannon
The Bodhisattva Juntei Kannon
The Buddha Entering Nirvana
Part of Volume 19 of the "Collection of Japanese Poems Ancient and Modern" (One of the "Mount Kōya Fragments")
"The Autumn Moon" (One of the "Sunshōan Poem Papers")
Poem (One of the “Masu-Shikishi Poem Papers”)
On display

The Wisdom King Fudō

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11

April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
July 6, 2025 (Sun)
Lidded Jar, Stoneware with ash glaze
Poem, Known as "Tsugi shikishi"
The Sixteen Arhats
Cosmetic Box with Carriage Wheels in Water
On display

Sutra Case

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

March 11, 2025 (Tue)–
September 7, 2025 (Sun)
Saddle with Bush Clovers
Letter (From the "Documents Related to Enchin")
Imperial record of conferring posthumous title on priest Enchin.
"Expedient Means" Chapter of the "Lotus Sutra" (From Chikubu Island)
Segment from a Poetry Anthology, Known as "Akihagi-Jo"
Gunsho Chiyo (a Book of Politics )
Engishiki (Rules and regulations concerning ceremonies and other events)
Ishinpo (Ancient Medical Book)
Kokin Wakashu Poetry Anthology, Gen'ei Version

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