Kokin Waka Shu Poetry Anthology Segment, Known as "Sujigire" (detail), Attributed to Fujiwara no Sari, Heian period, 12th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
August 28, 2012 (Tue) - October 8, 2012 (Mon)
The courtiers were strongly involved in the arts through the Heian and Muromachi periods, their aesthetic tastes playing a great role in Japanese art history. Literature works such as waka poems and other calligraphy written by courtiers, and e-maki narrative picture scrolls are displayed in this room with decorative art objects.
Current exhibit includes:
Illustrated Diary of Lady Murasaki, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)
Kokin wakashu Poetry Anthology Segment, Beginning of vol.4, known as "Sujigire", Attributed to Fujiwara no Sari, Heian period, 12th century