Reading Stand, Interlocking circles with "IHS" mark in maki-e lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay, Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 16th–17th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 12
June 18, 2019 (Tue) - September 16, 2019 (Mon)
Features maki-e works from Heian to Edo period. The exhibit shows the history and beauty of maki-e, a unique lacquerwork method that developed in Japan.
Current exhibition includes:
Tebako (Cosmetic box) Scattered fan design in maki-e lacquer, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property)
Writing Box, Reed and boat design in maki-e lacquer, Attributed to Hon'ami Koetsu, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)
Box for Priest's Vestment, Mount Penglai (Horai) design in maki-e lacquer, Horyuji Treasures Collection, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property)
Writing Box, Scene illustrating a poem known as "Shio no yama" in maki-e lacquer, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property)
Christian Shrine, Flower, tree, bird, and animal design in maki-e lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay, Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 16th–17th century (Important Cultural Property)
Writing Table and Writing BoxIvy-bound path design in maki-e lacquer, By Tatsuke Chobei, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)