Fragment of Kokin wakashu Poetry AnthologyRyosagire segment, By Fujiwara no Shunzei, Heian period, 12th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
March 12, 2019 (Tue) - April 21, 2019 (Sun)
The courtiers were strongly involved in the arts through the Heian and Muromachi periods, their aesthetic tastes playing a great role in Japanese art history. Literature works such as waka poems and other calligraphy written by courtiers, and e-maki narrative picture scrolls displayed in this room with decorative art objects.
Current exhibit includes:
Illustrated Scroll of Legends about the Origin of Kitano Tenjin Shrine, Vol. 1, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Aging as a Walk on Oinosaka Slope, Artist unknown, Kamakura period, 14th century
Record of poem contests held by Tsunehira no Daini, Attributed to Fujiwara no Toshitada, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property)