Series Historical Collection: Speaking to the Future-Learning from hinagata Models-
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Seated Shaka Nyorai (Miniature of Kyoto Daibutsu), Wood with gold leaf, Attributed to Fujimura Chuen, Edo period, dated 1664
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 16
April 24, 2007 (Tue) - June 3, 2007 (Sun)Introduces the world of "hinagata", or models. Designs in fashion at the time, as well as traditional expertise of long ago can be seen in the miniatures and models.