Sutra Box with a Lotus Pond, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kongōji Temple, Osaka)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 12
January 2, 2020 (Thu) - March 22, 2020 (Sun)
Features maki-e works from 12th century to 19th century. The exhibit shows the history and beauty of maki-e, a unique lacquerwork method that developed in Japan.
Current exhibition includes:
Saddle Tree with Lions, Heian–Kamakura period, 12th–13th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Kanō Jigorō)
Writing Box with a Courtly Carriage, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)
Sutra Box with a Lotus Pond, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kongōji Temple, Osaka)
Cosmetic Box with Tachibana Orange Trees, Nanbokuchō period, donated in 1390 (National Treasure, Lent by Kumano Hayatama Shrine, Wakayama)
Tiered Stand with Designs Alluding to The Tale of Genji, Attributed to Hon'ami Kōetsu, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)