Courtly Art: Heian - Muromachi period
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Record of the Poetry Contest at the Palace of the Emperor's Wife in Kampyo (detail), Attributed to Prince Munetaka, Heian period, 11th century (National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
October 10, 2012 (Wed) - November 18, 2012 (Sun)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:
Record of the Poetry Contest at the Palace of the Emperor's Wife in Kampyo, Attributed to Prince Munetaka, Heian period, 11th century (National Treasure)