Mythical Creatures: The Qilin
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Museum Sketches of Animals, By Sekine Untei and Nakajima Gyozan et al., Edo period - Meiji era, 19th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
April 10, 2012 (Tue) - May 27, 2012 (Sun)Current exhibit includes:
Sword Mounting of Hoken Type, Paulownia, bamboo and phoenix design on nashiji ground, By Goto Ichijo, Edo period, dated 1864
Dish, Qilin design in overglaze enamel, Zhangzhou ware, China, Ming dynasty, 17th century (Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Qilin, By Kano Tsunenobu, Edo period, 17th century
Netsuke, Qirin design, Edo period, 19th century
Museum Sketches of Animals, By Sekine Untei and Nakajima Gyozan et al., Edo period - Meiji era, 19th century
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Flying Birds and Running Beasts | By Kano Tan'yu (1602-74) | Edo period, dated 1666 (Kanbun 6) | Gift of Mr. Matsudaira Naoaki A-1075-2 |