140th Anniversary Thematic Exhibitions: Autumn Special Viewing, Donated Masterworks in the Tokyo National Museum Collection
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The Zen priest Ikkyu Osho, Inscription by Bokusai, Muromachi Period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Okazaki Masaya)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Rooms T1 & T2
September 15, 2012 (Sat) - September 30, 2012 (Sun)As a part of the museum's 140th anniversary commemorative activities, this exhibition showcases a selection of masterpieces from donations, particularly those designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Through this exhibition, we express our heartfelt thanks to the great generosity shown to our museum, as well as introduce the fact that donations play a significant role in our museum activities.
Current exhibit includes:
Tachi Sword, Known as "Mikazuki Munechika", By Sanjo Munechika, Heian period, 10th - 11th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Watanabe Seiichiro)
Fayu (Elucidation of Buddhist teachings), By Yuanwu Keqin, China, Northern Song dynasty, dated 1124, China (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Matsudaira Naoaki)
Narrative Picture Scroll of the Chronicle of the Heiji Civil War: The Removal of the Imperial Family to Rokuhara, Kamakura period, 13th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Matsudaira Naoaki)
Kokin wakashu Poetry Anthology, Gen'ei Version, Heian period, 12th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Mitsui Takakiyo)