Table, Flower and bird design in mother of pearl inlay, Ming dynasty, 16th–17th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
October 17, 2017 (Tue) - December 10, 2017 (Sun)
The literati were people who devoted themselves to reading, calligraphy, painting, and other fine arts. In China, their way of life was traditionally held as an ideal. This exhibit recreates the studies of literati, where calligraphy and painting of China were born.
Current exhibit includes:
Table, Flower and bird design in mother of pearl inlay, Ming dynasty, 16th–17th century
Four Characters for Plaque in Clerical Script, By Wu Xizai, Qing dynasty, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)