Maps of the World and Japan
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Great Map of Thousand Countries, Edo period, 18th - 19th century (Gift of Dr.Yurugi Ryohei)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
June 16, 2009 (Tue) - July 26, 2009 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition marks the first time for a folding screen featuring the Great Map of Ten Thousand Countries, donated to the museum last year, to be displayed to the general public. Other works on display include world maps dating from the Edo period as well as maps of Japan which developed in parallel.
Exhibit includes:
Great Map of Thousand Countries, Edo period, 18th - 19th century (Gift of Dr.Yurugi Ryohei)
Maps of the World and Japan, Artist unknown, Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period, 16th - 17th century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)