Shosoin Textiles from the Tokyo National Museum Collection
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Decoration for Foot of Banner Leg, Brocade with floral design on green ground, Formerly preserved in the Shosoin Repository, Todaiji, Nara period, 8th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T2
November 10, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition showcaces a selection of the Shosoin textiles, with a focus on weave techniques.
Exhibit includes:
Shokusei (a variety of tapestry weave), With mottled design, Formerly preserved in the Shosoin Repository, Todaiji, Nara period, 8th century
Shokusei (a variety of tapestry weave) (Reproduction), With mottled design, Showa era, 20th century, Original: Nara period, 8th century
Sock, Brocade with floral arabesque design on striped ground, Formerly preserved in the Shosoin Repository, Todaiji, Nara period, 8th century
Brocade, Large karahana floral design on pale blue ground, Formerly preserved in the Shosoin Repository, Todaiji, Nara period, 8th century
Brocade, Stylised lionhead design on striped ground, Formerly preserved in the Shosoin Repository, Todaiji, Nara period, 8th century