140th Anniversary Thematic Exhibitions: Celadon of Asia
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Bowl with Foliated Rim, Celadon glaze, Guan ware, Southern Song dynasty, 12th - 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
May 15, 2012 (Tue) - July 29, 2012 (Sun)This exhibition introduces celadon from China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan. We hope visitors enjoy the beauty of celadon, which developed in styles unique to each region.
Current exhibit includes:
Vase with Long Neck, Celadon glaze, China, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century (National Treasure, Private collection)
Box, Arabesque design in openwork with celadon glaze, Goryeo dynasty, 12th century
Bowl with Foliate Rim, Celadon glaze, Guan ware, Southern Song dynasty, 12th - 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Water Jar in Shape of Jade Cong, Celadon glaze, Guan ware, Southern Song dynasty, 12th - 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Tea Bowl, Known as Bakohan, Celadon glaze, Longquan ware, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Mitsui Takahiro)
Dish, Peony design and celadon glaze, Nabeshima ware, Edo period, 18th century