Sword (detail), Spring and Autumn-Warring States period, 6th-5th century BC
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
June 24, 2020 (Wed) - July 19, 2020 (Sun)
This part focuses on Chinese bronzes from about 1800 BC to AD 1000. The changing shapes and designs of the bronzes on display provide clues to the thoughts and shifting religious beliefs of ancient Chinese.
Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
Highlight | Sword | China | Spring and Autumn-Warring States period, 6th-5th century BC | TJ-5700 | |||
Highlight | Money Tree | Excavated in Sichuan province or its vicinity, China | Eastern Han dynasty, 1st-2nd century | TJ-5707 | |||
Highlight | Bu Jar, Taotie design | China | Shang dynasty, 13th-11th century BC | Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku TJ-4785 | |||
Highlight | "Bo" Bell, Coiling dragon design | China | Warring States period, 5th century BC | Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku TJ-4792 | |||
Highlight | Vase in the Shape of a Bronze Wine Vessel ("Lei") | China | Qing dynasty, 18th–19th century | Gift of Mr. Kamiya Denbei TG-536 | |||
Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Large Vase in Shape of Gourd, Design in overglaze enamel and gold | Jingdezhen ware, China | Ming dynasty, 16th century | Gift of Mr. Sakamoto Goro TG-3054 |