Writing Box, Ivy and brushwood fence design in maki-e lacquer, By Koma Kyui, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 12
May 20, 2014 (Tue) - August 17, 2014 (Sun)
Features maki-e works from Heian to Edo period. The exhibit shows the history and beauty of maki-e, a unique lacquerwork method that developed in Japan.
Current exhibition includes:
Writing Box, Ivy and brushwood fence design in maki-e lacquer, By Koma Kyui, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)
Sutra Box with Inner Tray, Tray: design of Sakyamuni and the sixteen guardians of the Daihannya-kyo sutra in maki-e lacquer; box: lotus pond design in maki-e lacquer, Heian period, dated 1175 (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Nanatsu-dera, Aichi)
Tebako (Cosmetic Box) and Contents, Paulownia design in maki-e lacquer, Donated to temple in Nanbokucho period, dated 1390 (National Treasure, Lent by Kumanohayatama Taisha, Wakayama)
Chest with Legs, Suminoe Beach design in maki-e lacquer, Nanbokucho period, dated 1357 (Important Cultural Property)
Mirror Box, Paulownia, bamboo and phoenix design in maki-e lacquer, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Atsuta Jingu, Aichi)
Writing Table and Writing Box, Ivy-bound path design in maki-e lacquer, By Tatsuke Chobei, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)