TrayMen moving a rock design in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 17th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
May 8, 2019 (Wed) - July 28, 2019 (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:
Cabinet, Fishing net and heron design in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 17th century
Kosode (Garment with small wrist openings)Peony, wisteria, chrysanthemum bouquet, and fret pattern design on white figured satin ground, Passed down by the Shimazu clan, Edo period, 18th century
Hitoe (Summer garment)Stream, reed, and wild goose design on purple [ro] gauze ground, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Ms. Takagi Kiyo)
Mirror with Handle, Design of man carrying water pails under willow, Edo period, 17th century
Ewer in Shape of Gourd, Grape and squirrel design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Kakiemon type, Edo period, 17th century
Tiered Box with Handle, Dragon and wave design in underglaze blue, By Aoki Mokubei, Edo period, 19th century (Important Cultural Property)