Ryukyu Decorative Arts
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Hair Ornament for an Amushirare (Ritual Officer), Amami Oshima Island, 18th century (Gift of Ms. Yamato Ryoko)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 15
May 29, 2007 (Tue) - September 17, 2007 (Mon)The Tokyo National Museum's collection of Ryukyu cultural items contains a number of items that reflect the vibrancy and character of Ryukyu decorative arts. Items displayed include lacquerware, metalwork, vivid textile, pottery, and items of the noro - a female ritual officer.