Tebako (Cosmetic Box), Scattered cypress fan design in maki-e lacquer, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 12
July 24, 2012 (Tue) - October 8, 2012 (Mon)
Features maki-e works from Heian to Edo period. The exhibit shows the history and beauty of maki-e, a unique lacquerwork method that developed in Japan.
Current exhibition includes:
Tebako (Cosmetic box), Scattered cypress fan crests in maki-e lacquer, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Writing Box, Scene illustrating a poem known as "Shionoyama" in maki-e lacquer, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property)
Box for Priest's Vestments, Seascape design in maki-e lacquer, Heian period, 10th century (National Treasure, Lent by Kyoogokoku-ji, Kyoto)
Writing Table and Writing Box, Ivy-bound path in maki-e lacquer, By Tatsuke Chobei, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)