Monkeys
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Monkey, Haniwa (Teracotta tomb figure), Attributed provenance: Dainichizuka Tumulus, Okisu, Namegata-shi, Ibaraki, Kofun period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
May 8, 2013 (Wed) - June 16, 2013 (Sun)From the many objects featuring monkeys in the museum collection, this thematic exhibition focuses on “Monkeys in Life” and “Monkeys in Painting.” In modern times in Japan, chances to see monkeys in everyday life have largely disappeared. We hope visitors are able to imagine real monkeys while appreciating the museum's monkeys.
Exhibit includes:
Standing Junishinsho (Twelve Heavenly Generals): Shinshin (Monkey General), Formerly owned by Joruriji temple, Kyoto, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Monkey, Haniwa (Teracotta tomb figure), Attributed provenance: Dainichizuka Tumulus, Okisu, Namegata-shi, Ibaraki, Kofun period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property)
Inro (Medicine case), Three monkeys design in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Quincy A. Shaw)
Monkey Leader, By Kano Naonobu, Edo period, 17th century
Monkeys, By Hashimoto Gaho, 1901 (Private collection)