Chinese Painting and Calligraphy:
Painting and Calligraphy of Nanjing, Sacred Land for Buddhism and Paradise for Literati
Painting and Calligraphy of Nanjing, Sacred Land for Buddhism and Paradise for Literati
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Zhuge Liang, By Zhang Feng, China, Qing dynasty, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Mayuyama Junkichi)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
February 24, 2015 (Tue) - April 12, 2015 (Sun)Nanjing has not gained as much attention as Beijing or Shanghai, yet it continues to play a significant role in the history of China's spiritual and philosophical culture. Covering over seven hundred years of painting and calligraphy associated with Nanjing, this exhibition is the first of its kind in Japan - a nation with deep connections to this city.
Current exhibit includes:
Colophons on Poem about Baoningsi Temple, Poem by Feng Zizhen; colophons by Gulin Qingmao, China, Yuan dynasty, dated 1327 (Important Cultural Property)
Drowse by the Bamboo Thicket, By Tang Yin, China, Ming dynasty, 16th century (Important Art Object, Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)
Writing after the Copybook of Wang Xianzhi, By Wang Duo, China, Ming dynasty, dated 1649
The Joy of Fishing, By Li Zhu (first half of 16th century), China, Ming dynasty, 16th century (Private collection)
Pavilion at the Waterside of Qinhuai River, By Ma Shouzhen, China, Ming dynasty, dated 1576 (Gift of Dr. Hayashi Munetake)
Secluded Abode on Granary Hill, By Yuan Shu, China, Qing dynasty, dated 1763 (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)
Bamboo, By Wu Hong, China, Qing dynasty, 17th century
Mount Chi in Jinling, By Zhang Daqian, China, Republic period, dated 1941 (Private collection)
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Poem in Running Script | Hanging scroll | By Wang Duo (1592-1652), China | Ming-Qing dynasty, 17th century | Gift of Mr. Aoyama San'u TB-1609 |