Chinese Textiles
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Monk's Robe, Gold arabesque stencil on purple ground; flowering plant design in kesi weave, Said to have been used by Shun'oku Myoha, Yuan-Ming dynasty, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
January 2, 2013 (Wed) - March 24, 2013 (Sun)This part introduces Chinese textiles and embroidery from the 13th to the 19th century. The Chinese textiles that were brought to Japan are therefore important for learning about Chinese textile history.
Current exhibit includes:
Monk's Robe, Gold arabesque stencil on purple ground; flowering plant design in kesi weave, Said to have been used by Shun'oku Myoha, Yuan - Ming dynasty, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)
Kesi Fragment (Tapestry weave silk), Peony, dragon, phoenix, flower, bird and deer design on red ground, Yuan dynasty, 13th - 14th century