Dining Tray, Openwork designs in base, Joseon dynasty, second half of 19th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
April 11, 2017 (Tue) - July 2, 2017 (Sun)
This part features furnishings, costumes, and accessories from Korea in the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). While the costumes, furniture, tableware, and stationery each possessed individual beauty, their appeal was enhanced by their placement in living spaces.
Current exhibit includes:
Bandaji (Front-opening chest), Joseon dynasty, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Hanabusa Yoshimoto)
Dining Table, Joseon dynasty, 18th–19th century
Dining Tray, Openwork designs in base, Joseon dynasty, second half of 19th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Inkstone, Figures design in underglaze blue, Joseon dynasty, 19th century
Brush Stand, Lotus arabesque in openwork with designs in underglaze blue and red, 19th–20th century