Modern Decorative Arts: Techniques of Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasures)
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Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 19
July 18, 2012 (Wed) - September 17, 2012 (Mon)Japan strives for the continuation of traditional art techniques by designating significant parts of Japan’s intangible culture as Important Intangible Cultural Property, and by recognizing people or groups with exceptional technical skills in these areas as Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Property. The Tokyo National Museum collection contains a large number of works by these holders, including works transferred from the Agency for Cultural Affairs. By selecting from these objects, which were created based on traditional Japanese decorative art techniques, this exhibition introduces the technical skill and aesthetic appeal of masterpieces of ceramics, lacquerware, metalware, and wood or bamboo wares.
Current exhibit includes:
Bowl Brilliang glazes, By Tokuda Yasokichi III, 1984
Decorative Box Ebony with floral design in inlay, By Osaka Hiromichi, 1996
Stationery Box Parrot, small bird and grape design, By Unno Kiyoshi, Showa era, 20th century (Gift of Mr. Mineshima Mohei)
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| 平丸釜 | By Takahashi Keiten (1920-2009) | 1999 (Heisei 11) | E-20054 | On exhibit from July 21, 2012 |