Peruvian Earthenware
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Stirrup spout jar, In the shape of Fox, From the Northern Coast of Peru, Mochica culture, 3rd - 6th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
January 27, 2009 (Tue) - April 26, 2009 (Sun)>> detailed information
Features eathware from Peru, mostly donated to the museum from the Meiji period (1868-1912) to the early Showa period (1926-89), a time when research into cultures predating the Inca civilization had just begun.
Current exhibit includes:
Stirrup spout jar, In the shape of Fox, From the Northern Coast of Peru, Mochica culture, 3rd - 6th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Jar with two spouts, From the Southern Coast of Peru, 12th - 14th century (Gift of Mr. Mizutani Kazuo)
Stirrup spout jar, In the shape of Waterfowl, From Northern Coast of Peru, Chimu culture, 12th - 14th century (Gift of Mr. Mizutani Kazuo)
Stirrup spout jar, With monkey face, From the Northern Coast of Peru, Chimu culture, 12th - 14th century (Gift of Mr. Felipe S.Mesa)
Jar in the shape of albarello, From the Northern Coast of Peru, Inca culture, 15th century (Gift of Mr. Felipe S. Mesa)