Mirror, Mt. Fuji, moon and miscanthus plants, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
September 27, 2011 (Tue) - December 11, 2011 (Sun)
The maturing of Japanese culture supported by the military and commoner classes continued throughout the Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo periods. This gallery introduces the craft of interior furnishings and daily utensils that adorned the life of the people during these periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Food box, Design of flowers and grasses in lacquer painting, By Tanda Chubei, Edo Period, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Ito Kanenosuke)
Hitoe (Summer garment) Stream, reed and wild geese design on purple gause, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Ms. Takagi Kiyo, on exhibit through October 10, 2011)
Kajishozoku (Firefighter's Jacket, Trouser, and Hood for Worrier's Women), Edo period, 19th century (on exhibit from October 12, 2011)
Mirror, Mt. Fuji, moon and miscanthus plants, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Large Dish, Brushwood fence design in overglaze enamel, Nabeshima ware, Edo period, 17th century
Bowl, Cherry blossom and maple design in overglaze enamel, By Ninnami Dohachi, Edo period, 19th century (Private collection, Important Art Object)