The Dawn of Japanese Art: Jomon, Yayoi and Kofun periods
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Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure)Woman in Full Dress, From Yokotsuka, Toyoshiro-cho, Isezaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
May 12, 2015 (Tue) - November 23, 2015 (Mon)The Jomon culture began around 12,000 years ago. Earthenware vessels of this age with various motifs and styles are the starting point of "Highlights of Japanese Art." In the Yayoi period (450 B.C.- A.D. 250), pottery with a simplistic yet refined beauty and dotaku bell-shaped bronzes were prominent. Typical objects from the Kofun period (A.D. 250-600), such as haji, sue wares and haniwa figurines, as well as mirrors, arms and armor, saddlery, and accessory, which expresses the essence of metal and glass craftsmanship, are also featured.
Current exhibit includes:
Haniwa (Terracotta tomb figurine)Dancing people, female, Excavated from Nohara Tumulus, Miyawaki, Nohara, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama, Kofun period, 6th century
Dancing PeopleHaniwa (Terracotta tomb figurine), Excavated from Nohara Tumulus, Miyawaki, Nohara, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama, Kofun period, 6th century
Deep Bowl with Flame-like Ornamentation, Attributed provenance: Umataka, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata, Jomon period, 3000-2000 BC
Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figure)Woman in Full Dress, Excavated from Yokotsuka, Toyoshiro-cho, Isezaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property)
Haniwa (Terracotta tomb figure)Monkey, Attributed provenance: Dainichizuka Tumulus, Okinosu, Namegata-shi, Ibaraki, Kofun period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property)
Dogu (Clay figurine)With goggle-shaped eyes, Excavated from Ebisuda, Tajiri Kabukuri, Osaki-shi, Miyagi, Jomon period, 1000-400 BC (Important Cultural Property)
Gyobutsu Stone Tool (Purpose unknown), Excavated from Bira, Anamizu-cho, Ishikawa, Jomon period, 1000-400 BC (Lent by The Imperial Household Agency)
Footed Jar, Excavated from Atsuta Kaizuka, Takakura-cho, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Yayoi period, 1st-3rd century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada, On exhibit through August 30, 2015)
Short CuirassVertical iron bands joined with leather, Excavated from Omaruyama Kofun, Koaza Higashiyama, Shimomukoyama-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, Kofun period, 4th century
Footed Long-necked JarSue ware, Excavated from Kaniana Tumulus, Toshi-cho, Toba-shi, Mie, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Kawahara Shozo)
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Important Cultural Property | Pot | From Takakura-cho, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi | Yayoi period, 1st-3rd century | Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada J-11694 | On exhibit from September 1, 2015 |