Tea Bowl with a Mantis and the Moon, By Eiraku Hozen, Edo period, 19th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
July 30, 2019 (Tue) - October 27, 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:
Confectionary Box with Flowering Plants, By Tanda Chubei, Edo period, 18th century, (Gift of Mr. Ito Kashinosuke)
Hitoe (Summer garment) Stream, reed, and wild goose design on purple ro gauze ground, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Ms. Takagi Kiyo)
Robe (Kosode) with Flowing Water, Plants, Pavilions, and Insect Cages, Edo period, 19th century
Handled Mirror with Ripe Rice Plants, Inscribed “Nishimura Bungo no Jo Fujiwara Masashige”, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada)
Large Bowl with Flowering Plants, Karatsu ware, Edo period, 17th century
Tea Bowl with a Mantis and the Moon, By Eiraku Hozen, Edo period, 19th century
Large Dish with Ferns, Imari ware, Edo period, 18th-19th century (Gift of Mr. Hirano Kosuke)