Series Historical Collection: Speaking to the Future - History of Tokyo National Museum - Books from the Former Shojakukan Library Collection
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Taisei Kunmo Zukai ("Illustrated Dictionary of Western Objects"), Translated by Tanaka Yoshio, dated 1871
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 16
January 27, 2009 (Tue) - March 15, 2009 (Sun)This display sheds light on the 1872 Yushima Seido Exposition, the first event of its kind in Japan, which was held as its name suggests at Yushima Seido, the home of i>Shojakukan. Today's Tokyo National Museum had its beginnings with this event, and materials displayed at this exposition still exist in its collection. These, along with the books from Shojakukan, offer an interesting glimpse into the museum's history.
Exhibit includes:
Chiribukuro (ancient encyclopedia), By Inyu, Muromachi period, dated 1508 (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Machida Hisanari)
Exhibition at Yushima Confucian Shrine, By Ichiyosai Kuniteru, 1872