Segments of Illustrated Handscrolls that became Hanging Scrolls
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Detached Segment of Illustrated Diary of Lady Murasaki, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T1
July 17, 2013 (Wed) - August 25, 2013 (Sun)By displaying works mainly from the Tokyo National Museum collection, this exhibition introduces segments of illustrated handscrolls on five different themes.
Current exhibit includes:
Detached Segment of Illustrated Scroll of Tale of Warrior Obusuma Saburo, Kamakura period, 13th century
Detached Segment of Illustrated Scroll of The Tale of Genji, Heian period, 12th century
Detached Segment of Illustrated Diary of Lady Murasaki, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Detached Segment of Illustrated Scroll of Love Affair of Courtier and Girl at Sumiyoshi, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Art Object)
Detached Segment of Illustrated Scroll of Love Story of Courtier Sagoromo, Kamakura period, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)