Lidded Vessel, Chrysanthemum and stream design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Kakiemon type, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
August 1, 2017 (Tue) - October 22, 2017 (Sun)
The maturing of Japanese culture supported by the military and commoner classes continued throughout the Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo periods. This gallery introduces the craft of interior furnishings and daily utensils that adorned the life of the people during these periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Food Box, Flowering plant design in maki-e lacquer, By Tanda Chubei, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Ito Kashinosuke)
Katabira (Unlined summer garment), Chrysanthemum, hollyhock, wisteria, peony, lozenge, and carriage wheel design on brown plain-weave ramie ground, Edo period, 19th century
Katabira (Unlined summer garment), Landscape design featuring courtly houses on white ramie ground, Edo period, 18th century
Uchikake (Outer garment), Flowing water, chrysanthemum, hollyhock, and plum tree design on red figured satin ground, Said to have been used by Tanehime, wife of 10th head of Kishu-Tokugawa clan, Edo period, 18th century
Kaji Shozoku (Suit worn at scene of fire), Wave and carp design on scarlet plain-weave woolen ground (with paired Japanese ginger crests), Edo period, 19th century
Kajibaori (Protective garment for firefighter), Design of male figure on dark blue quilted cotton, Edo period, 19th century
Water Dropper, Design of eggplant with Mount Fuji and Miho Pine Grove, Edo period, 18–19th century (Gift of Mr. Watanabe Toyotaro and Mr. Watanabe Masayuki)
Lidded Vessel, Chrysanthemum and stream design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Kakiemon type, Edo period, 18th century
Bowl, Cherry blossom and maple design in overglaze enamel, By Nin'nami Dohachi, Edo period, ca. mid–19th century (Important Art Object, Private collection)