Illustrated Album of Obsolete Courtly Customs: "Trip to Shugakuin Imperial Villa", By Fujishima Sukenobu, Meiji period, 19th - 20th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T2
February 3, 2010 (Wed) - March 28, 2010 (Sun)
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This exhibition introduces furnishings which were made based on studies by Yusoku experts of the Edo period, along with fragments of fabric which tell of the styles of imperial court costume. Illustrated records of rituals are also on view.
Exhibit includes:
Illustrations based on Ruiju Zatsuyo Shu ("Reference Book of Courtly Customs"), Compiled by Takahashi Munetsune, Edo period, 18th century Fragment of Courtly Garment, Edo period
Models of Sweets, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Sakakibara Yoshino)
Illustrated Album of Obsolete Courtly Customs: "Trip to Shugakuin Imperial Villa", By Fujishima Sukenobu, Meiji period, 19th - 20th century
Kazari-tachi Style Sword Mounting, Formerly preserved by the Hirohashi family, Heian period, 12th century (National Treasure)
Two-Tiered Cabinet, From the Higyosha chamber, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Edo period, 19th century