Four Major Works of Each Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) -
December 16, 2012 (Sun)
The Heiseikan, built to commemorate the crown prince's wedding in 1993, serves primarily as the space for special exhibitions. For this purpose there are four special exhibition galleries on the second floor, as well as the Japanese Archaeological Gallery.
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) - December 16, 2012 (Sun)
Objects from the Sarunoko Tumulus, Bando-shi, Ibaraki, Kofun period, 5th century
Exhibiting:
Dogu (Clay Figurine), From Kamegaoka, Kizukuri, Tsugaru-shi, Aomori, Jomon period, 1000-400 BC, Important Cultural Property
Dotaku (Bell-Shaped Bronze), Design of Crossed Bands, Reportedly from Kagawa, Yayoi period, 2nd-1st century BC (National Treasure)(On exhibit through June 3, 2012)
Dotaku(Bell-shaped Bronze), Crossed Bands design, From Nishiyano, Kokufu-cho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, Yayoi period, 2nd-1st century BC (On exhibit from June 5, 2012)
Man and Woman Dancing, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figurine), From Nohara, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama, Kofun period, 6th century (On exhibit through June 10, 2012)
Warrior in Tanko Armor, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figurine), From Kamichujo, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama, Kofun period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property)(On exhibit from June 12, 2012)
Jar, Autumn grasses design, From Minami Kase, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Heian period, 12th century (National Treasure, Lent by Keio University, Tokyo)
Microlith, from Araya, Kawaguchi-machi, Niigata, Paleolithic period, 18000 BC (Gift of Mr. Hoshino Ryo)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) - December 2, 2012 (Sun)
Including:
Polished Stone Axes, From Kannoki site, Shinano-machi, Nagano, Paleolithic period, 35000 BC (Lent by Nagano Prefactural Museum of History, Nagano)
Microlith, From Araya, Kawaguchi-machi, Niigata, Paleolithic period, 16000 BC (Gift of Mr. Hoshino Ryo)
Microlith, From Engaru-cho, Hokkaido, Paleolithic period, 16000 BC (Private Collection)
Dogu (Clay Figure), From Shinpukuji Shell Mound, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 BC (Important Cultural Property)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) - December 2, 2012 (Sun)
Dogu, clay plates, clay objects, etc.
Including:
Dogu (Clay Figure), From Shinpukuji Shell Mound, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 BC (Important Cultural Property)
Doban, Clay Tablet, From Yada-cho, Mito-shi, Ibaraki, Jomon period, 1000 - 400 BC
Doban, Clay Tablet, Jomon period, 1000 - 400 BC (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Inoue Tsuneichi and Fumiko)
Clay Mask, From Kami Hata, Hata, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 BC (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Clay Figurine of Wild, Boar, Excavated in Kamegaoka, Kizukuri, Tsugaru-shi, Aomori (Important Art Object)
Deep Bowl, From Kusabanamae, Akiruno-shi, Tokyo, Jomon period, 3000 - 2000 BC (Gift of Mr. Goto Shuichi)
Jar, From the Oyu Stone Circle Site, Towada oyu, Kazuno-shi, Akita, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 BC (Gift of Mr. Shiono Hanjuro)
Bowl, From Azusawa Shell Mound, Azusawa, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Jomon period, 1000 - 400 BC (Gift of Mr. Goto Shuichi)
Jar with Human Face Ornament, From Ozakata site, Chikusei-shi, Ibaraki, Yayoi period, 2nd - 1st century BC (Gift of Mr. Tanaka Kunio)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) - December 2, 2012 (Sun)
Pottery jars, urns (Cooking Pot), wood plows, etc.
Including:
Jar with Human Face Ornament, From Ozakata site, Chikusei-shi, Ibaraki, Yayoi period, 2nd - 1st century BC (Gift of Mr. Tanaka Kunio)
Mirror with Triangular Rim, Dragon and tiger design, Excavated from Izumikoganeduka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Han-Western Jin dynasty, 2nd-3rd century (Japan: Kofun period, 4th-5th century) (Important Cultural Property)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - December 9, 2012 (Sun)
Objects from Shonai Tumulus, Toyonaka-shi , Osaka, Kofun period, 3rd century, etc.
Including:
Mirror with Triangular Rim, Dragon and tiger design, Excavated from Izumikoganeduka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Han-Western Jin dynasty, 2nd - 3rd century (Japan: Kofun period, 4th - 5th century) (Important Cultural Property)
Mirror with hunting images, reportedly excavated from Hachimanbara-cho, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - December 9, 2012 (Sun)
Including:
Mirror with hunting images, reportedly excavated from Yahatabara-machi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
Iron sword with inscriptions in silver inlay, From Eda-Funayama Tumulus, Nagomi-machi, Kumamoto, Kofun Period, 5th-6th century (National Treasure)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - December 9, 2012 (Sun)
Including:
Iron sword with inscriptions in silver inlay, From Eta-Funayama Tumulus, Nagomi-machi, Kumamoto, Kofun Period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
Visored Helmet, From Kameyama No.1 Tumulus, Kasai-shi, Hyogo, Kofun period, 5th century
Short Cuirass, From Kameyama No.1 Tumulus, Kasai-shi, Hyogo, Kofun period, 5th century
Horse bit with "f"-shaped cheek ornaments, excavated from Eta-Funayama Tumulus, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - December 24, 2012 (Mon)
Including:
Horse bit with "f"-shaped cheek ornaments, excavated from Eta-Funayama Tumulus, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
Coiled Gold Thread, From Tsukamari Kofun tumulus, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi, Osaka, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Gift of Investigation Committee of Hiraishi-Tsukamari, Osaka)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - December 9, 2012 (Sun)
Including:
Glass Kudatama Beads, From Tsukamari Kofun Tumulus, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi, Osaka, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Gift of Investigation Committee of Hiraishi-Tsukamari, Osaka)
Coiled Gold Thread, From Tsukamari Kofun Tumulus, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi, Osaka, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Gift of Investigation Committee of Hiraishi-Tsukamari, Osaka)
Gold Ribbon (Originally Coiled Around Thread), From Tsukamari Kofun Tumulus, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Gift of Investigation Committee of Hiraishi-Tsukamari, Osaka)
Iron Sword with Gold Inlay, From Tsukamari Kofun Tumulus, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi, Osaka, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Gift of Investigation Committee of Hiraishi-Tsukamari, Osaka)
Fragments of Laquered Cloth Coffin, From Tsukamari Kofun Tumulus, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi, Osaka, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Gift of Investigation Committee of Hiraishi-Tsukamari, Osaka)
Fragments of Green Glazed Earthen Coffin, From Tsukamari Kofun Tumulus, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi, Osaka, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Gift of Investigation Committee of Hiraishi-Tsukamari, Osaka)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Galler
June 26, 2012 (Tue) - December 24, 2012 (Mon)
Including:
Three-color Glazed Urn with Cover, From Ai, Ibaraki-shi, Osaka, Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property)
Cinerary Urn with Animal Like Feet, Stone Ware, From Arima, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Heian period, 8th - 9th century
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 26, 2012 (Tue) - June 2, 2013 (Sun)
Including:
Bowl, White porcelain, Tang dynasty - Five dynasties, 9th - 10th century (Gift of Mr. Shimizu Masaji)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 26, 2012 (Tue) - December 24, 2012 (Mon)
Including:
Wide mouthed jar, Seto Ware, Design of stamped peony scroll, under brown glaze, Kamakura period, 14th century (Gift of Mr. Murata Hisakichi)
Tea bowl, Seto-Mino Ware, With tortoise-shell glaze, Muromachi period, 16th century (Gift of Mr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Jar, With incised pattern, and natural glaze, Atsumi ware, From Kinkeisan Sutra Mound, Hiraizumi-cho, Iwate, Heian period, 12th century (Gift of Mr. Saio Yasuo)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 26, 2012 (Tue) - December 24, 2012 (Mon)
Including:
Large plate, Design of Guanyin and fish in overglaze enamels, Zhangzhou ware, Ming Dynasty, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Tea Bowl, Totoya type, Known as Mine-no-yuki, Joseon dynasty, Korea, 16th - 17th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Haniwa Dog, Terra-cotta tomb ornament, From Sakaikamitakeshi, Isesaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 3, 2012 (Tue) - October 28, 2012 (Sun)
Through introducing animal haniwa and comparing them with small figures of humans and animals on decorated Sue stoneware, this exhibition looks into the stories and meanings possessed by animal haniwa.
Current exhibit includes:
Aquatic Bird, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), From the tomb perhaps of the Emperor Ojin, Habikino-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 5th century
Aquatic Bird, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), From Sakitama, Gyoda-shi, Saitama, Kofun period, 6th century (Private collection)
Dog, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), From Sakaikamitakeshi, Isesaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century
Wild Boar, Haniwa (terra-cotta tomb figure), From Abiko-shi, Chiba, Kofun period, 6th century
Deer, Haniwa (terra-cotta tomb figure), From Tsukahara, Tsubaki-shi, Ibaraki, Kofun period, 6th century
Hair Pin, From Kamitakatsu Shell Mound, Kamitakatsu, Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki, Jomon period, 2000 - 400 BC
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) - June 2, 2013 (Sun)
Hunting tools and eating utensils of the Jomon period, including stone spears, fishhooks, and stone spoons.
Including:
Hair Pin, From Kamitakatsu Shell Mound, Kamitakatsu, Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki, Jomon period, 2000 - 400 BC
Toggle Harpoon Head, From Usozawa Shell Mound, Otomo-cho, Rikuzen-takata-shi, Iwate, Jomon period, 1000 - 400 BC (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Fish Hook, From Kamegaoka, Kizukuri, Tsugaru-shi, Aomori, Jomon period, 1000 - 400 BC (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Saw Shaped Stone Objects, From Kurose, Tomie-machi, Goto-shi, Nagasaki, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 BC (Gift of Mr. Konishi Hajime)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) - June 2, 2013 (Sun)
Earrings and magatama jade of the Jomon period.
Including:
Pendant, From Kamegaoka, Kizukuri, Tsugaru-shi, Aomori, Jomon period, 1000 - 400 BC
Stone Earring, Jomon period, 3000 - 2000 BC
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) - December 2, 2012 (Sun)
Earthenware, stone stools, magatama jade and small gems.
Including:
Fish-shaped Stone Fishing Gear, Unknown, Epi-Jomon period, 2nd - 1st century BC
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) - December 2, 2012 (Sun)
Stone axes, Stone knives, etc
Including:
Polished Stone Halberd, From Itoda-machi, Fukuoka, Yayoi period, 1st century BC-3rd century AD (Gift of Mr. Nishimura Shinjiro and others, On exhibit through October 28, 2012)
Polished Stone Dagger, From Betta, Kamoo, Kama-shi, Fukuoka, Yayoi period, 2nd-1st century BC (On exhibit through October 28, 2012)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) - June 2, 2013 (Sun)
Including:
Magatama and Kudatama Beads, Excavated from Shinonoi Korinji, Nagano-shi, Nagano, Yayoi period, 2nd - 1st century BC (Gift of Mr. Nishizawa Nenryu)
Pendant with Perforation (Dog Tooth), From Bishamon C Cave, Minami shitaura-machi, Miura-shi, Kanagawa, Yayoi period, 1st - 3rd century
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
May 29, 2012 (Tue) - June 2, 2013 (Sun)
Bronze swords, bronze halberds and bronze bells
Including:
Dotaku (bell-shaped bronze), Design of Stream Pattern, Yayoi period, 2nd - 1st century BC (Important Cultural Property)
Stone Mold of Bronze Halberd, From Kami-Izumi, Saga-shi, Saga, Yayoi period, 2nd - 1st century BC (Important Cultural Property)
Mirror, Divinity and Animal Design, Kofun period, 4th century (Important Cultural Property)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - June 2, 2013 (Sun)
Including:
Mirror, TLV Pattern and Four Divinities Design, Kofun period, 3rd - 4th century (Important Art Object, Private collection)
Mirror (Inscription of Date 235), TLV Pattern and Four Divinities Design, Kofun period, 3rd - 4th century (Private collection)
Mirror (Inscription of Date 238), Divinity and Animal Design, Kofun period, 4th century (Important Cultural Property)
Mirror, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
Mirror, Divinity and Animal Design, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (Important Cultural Property)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - December 9, 2012 (Sun)
Including:
Mirror, Phoenix Design, Kofun period, 4th century
Mirror, Divinity and Animal Design, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (Important Cultural Property)
Mirror, Fantastic Animal Design, Kofun period, 4th century
Ritual Covered Bowl, Stone, Kofun period, 4th century
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - June 2, 2013 (Sun)
Including:
Jade Magatama Beads, From Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
Jasper Magatama Beads, From Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
Ritual Plane Stone, From Jinda, Fujioka-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 5th century
Ritual Covered Bowl, Stone, From Nishikurumaduka Tumulus, Yawata-shi, Kyoto, Kofun period, 4th century
Stone model of loom rod, From site at Kamihosoi-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 5th century
Stone model of loom shed plate, From site at Kamihosoi-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 5th century
Stone model of shuttle, From site at Kamihosoi-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 5th century
Stone model of part of loom, From site at Kamihosoi-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 5th century
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - December 9, 2012 (Sun)
Including:
Axes, sickles, and plows
Horse Harness, From Eta-funayama Tumulus, Nagomi-machi, Kumamoto, Kofun peirod, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - December 9, 2012 (Sun)
Including:
Horse Harness, From Eta-funayama Tumulus, Nagomi-machi, Kumamoto, Kofun peirod, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
27 perforated plaques, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (Gift of Mr.Kimura Kiichi)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - December 9, 2012 (Sun)
Objects from the Sarunoko Tumulus, Bando-shi, Ibaraki, Kofun period, 5th century
Including:
Magatama beads, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (Gift of Mr. Kimura Kiichi)
2 magatama beads, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (Gift of Mr. Kimura Kiichi)
27 perforated plaques, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (Gift of Mr. Kimura Kiichi)
Pot, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (Gift of Mr. Kimura Kiichi)
Ritual Mirror Stone, Kofun period, 5th-6th century (Gift of Mr. Midorikawa Nagakuni)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2012 (Tue) - December 9, 2012 (Sun)
Including:
Ritual Mirror, Stone, From Komatsu, Kozaki-machi, Chiba, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (Gift of Mr. Midorikawa Nagakuni)
Cylindrical Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), From Iwami, Miyake-cho, Nara, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2012 (Tue) - December 16, 2012 (Sun)
Including:
Wooden Models of Parasol for Dignities (Tomb Ornament), From the tomb perhaps of the Emperor Ojinn, Habikino-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 5th century
Cylindrical Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), From Tsukuriyama No.1 Tumulus, Yasugi-shi, Shimane, Kofun period, 4th century
Cylindrical Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), From Iwami, Miyake-cho, Nara, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century
Warrior in Keiko Armor, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), From Iizuka-cho, Ota-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century (National Treasure)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2012 (Tue) - December 16, 2012 (Sun)
Including:
Warrior in Keiko Armor, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figurine), From Iizuka-cho, Ota-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century (National Treasure)
Man in Playing the Zither Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure), Reportedly from Sakuragawa-shi, Ibaraki, Kofun period, 6th century (Private collection)
Warrior, Sekijin (Stone Tomb Figure), From Iwatoyama Tumulus, Yame-shi, Fukuoka, Kofun period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property)
Gilt bronze crown, From Eta-Funayama Tumulus, Nagomi-cho, Kumamoto, Kofun peirod, 5th - 6th century (National Treasures)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)