The Arts of Daily Life: Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
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Cabinet for Volumes of The Tale of Genji, Hatsune motif from The Tale of Genji in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
January 2, 2014 (Thu) - March 23, 2014 (Sun)The maturing of Japanese culture supported by the military and commoner classes continued throughout the Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo periods. This gallery introduces the craft of interior furnishings and daily utensils that adorned the life of the people during these periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Cabinet for Volumes of The Tale of Genji, Hatsune motif from The Tale of Genji in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 18th century
Yogi Bedspread, Mandarin orange, fan and tortoise design on red figured satin, Edo period, 19th century
Kosode (Garment with small wrist openings), Wave and flower roundel design on light blue twill ground, Edo period, 19th century
Hawk, Jizai articulated figure, By Myochin Kiyoharu, Edo period, 18th - 19th century (On exhibit through March 16, 2014)
Dish, Camellia design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Kokutani gosai-de type, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)