Maki-e Lacquerware Writing Boxes
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Writing Box, Scene illustrating a poem known as "Shionoyama" design in maki-e lacquer, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
March 17, 2009 (Tue) - May 31, 2009 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition focuses on the minute detail of maki-e decoration, while highlighting the diversity of styles among writing boxes and drawing attention to their depiction in paintings.
Exhibit includes:
Writing Box, Mt. Hatsuse in maki-e, Muromachi - Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)
Writing Box, Scene illustrating a poem known as "Shionoyama" design in maki-e lacquer, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property)
Stationery Stand and Writing Box, Design of ivy-bound path in maki-e lacquer, By Tatsuke Chobei, Edo period, 17th century Important Cultural Property)