Re-creating National Treasures: Tanaka Shinbi and Reproductions
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Lotus Sutra Donated by Heike Clan (Heike Nokyo) (Copy), Hoto chapter, vol. 11, Copied by Tanaka Shinbi, Taisho-Showa era, 20th century (On exhibit through November 9, 2014)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
October 15, 2014 (Wed) - December 7, 2014 (Sun)Throughout his lifetime, Tanaka Shinbi (1875-1975) created numerous reproductions of National Treasures. This exhibition will introduce visitors to the reproductions of Tanaka Shinbi along with some of the reproduction projects the museum undertook in its early years.
Current exhibit includes:
Mahamayuri (Kujaku Myo'o) (Copy), Copied by Yokoyama Taikan, Meiji era, 19th century, Original: Important Cultural Property, preserved at Anrakujuin, Kyoto, Kamakura period, 13th century (On exhibit through November 9, 2014)
Lotus Sutra Donated by Heike Clan (Heike Nokyo) (Copy), Hoto chapter, vol. 11, Copied by Tanaka Shinbi, Taisho-Showa era, 20th century, Original: National Treasure, preserved at Itsukushima Jinja, Hiroshima, Heian period, dated 1164 (On exhibit through November 9, 2014)
Lotus Sutra Donated by Heike Clan (Heike Nokyo) (Copy), Daiba chapter, vol. 12, Copied by Tanaka Shinbi, Taisho-Showa era, Original: National Treasure, preserved at Itsukushima Jinja, Hiroshima, 20th century, Heian period, dated 1164 (On exhibit from November 11, 2014)
Anthology of Thirty-six Poets (Copy), Hongwanji version, Akahito section, Copied by Tanaka Shinbi, Taisho-Showa era, 20th century, Original: National Treasure, preserved at Nishi Hongwanji, Kyoto, Heian period, 12th century (On exhibit through November 9, 2014)
Anthology of Thirty-six Poets (Copy), Hongwanji version, Ise section, Copied by Tanaka Shinbi, Taisho-Showa era, 20th century, Original: National Treasure, preserved at Nishi Hongwanji, Kyoto, Heian period, 12th century (On exhibit from November 11, 2014)