Large Bowl, Landscape design in underglaze blue, Imari ware, Edo period, 17th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
May 27, 2014 (Tue) - August 24, 2014 (Sun)
From Japan's first glazed ceramics of the Nara period to the various wares of the late Edo period, the exhibits will introduce the history of Japanese ceramics through masterworks according to time period and production sites.
Current exhibit includes:
Large Jar, Natural glaze, Tokoname ware, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)
Tiered Food Box with Handle, Dragon and wave design in underglaze blue, By Aoki Mokubei, Edo period, 19th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Kasagi Toru)
Large Bowl, Landscape design in underglaze blue, Imari ware, Edo period, 17th century