Large Dish, Cherry blossom and hawk design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Kase Reiji)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
February 24, 2015 (Tue) - April 19, 2015 (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:
Raised Dining Tray, Drooping cherry design in lacquer painting, Edo period, 18th century
Junihitoe (Formal garment of high-ranking court lady) For naishi no suke rank, Edo period, 19th century
Kakeshita-Obi Sash, Wave and anchor design on light blue satin ground, Reportedly worn by Teikyo'in (Tanehime Satoko), wife of Harutomi, the 10th head of Kishu-Tokugawa clan, Edo period, 19th century
Sake Ewer in Shape of Gourd, By Funada Ikkin, Edo period, dated 1843
Large Dish, Cherry blossom and eagle design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Kase Reiji)
Dish, Flower and raft design in overglaze enamel, Nabeshima ware, Edo period, 18th century