Textiles from Horyuji Temple on View for the First Time: Objects Restored in Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011
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Cloth, With paired phoenixes and bead roundels design on brown ground, Asuka - Nara period, 7th - 8th century
The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Room 6
July 10, 2012 (Tue) - August 5, 2012 (Sun)This exhibition displays the diverse world of ancient textiles.
Current exhibition includes:
Cloth, With small flowers and meyui motif in diagonal crosses design on brownish purple ground, Asuka - Nara period, 7th - 8th century
Cloth, With paired phoenixes and bead roundels design on brown ground, Asuka - Nara period, 7th - 8th century
Cloth, With alternating checkered pattern in assorted colors, Nara period, 8th century
Ban (Buddhist Ritual Banner) "Banner Leg", With tortoises and flowers design in a tortoiseshell pattern on yellow ground, Asuka - Nara period, 7th - 8th century
Ban (Buddhist Ritual Banner) "Banner Leg", With paired phoenixes and bead and arabesque roundels design on red ground, Asuka - Nara period, 7th - 8th century
Cloth, With paired dragons and double bead roundels design on white ground, Asuka - Nara period, 7th - 8th century
Pendent Ornament of Canopy, With scrolling grapevine arabesque design on red ground, Asuka - Nara period, 7th - 8th century
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| ClothWith paired birds and bead roundels design on reddish purple ground | Asuka - Nara period, 7th-8th century | I-336-39 |