Metalwork
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Handles with Chrysanthemums and Water for Sliding Doors, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
June 17, 2020 (Wed) - September 13, 2020 (Sun)Decoration in Buddhism involves sumptuous representations of Buddhas, as well as ritual interiors of temple halls. The adornments used for this purpose are known collectively in Japanese as shogongu. This exhibition introduces Buddhist ritual implements such as containers for sarira, or literally, “Buddha’s relics,” together with items for esoteric Buddhist altars, and interior decor including ritual banners and pendent floral openwork ornaments. The works present an overview of multifarious metalwork techniques such as casting, carving, and forging.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Portable Inkwell and Brush Case with Flowers and Butterflies | Edo period, 19th century | E-19055 | ||||
| Highlight | Water Droppers | Edo period, 17th-18th century | Gift of Mr. Watanabe Toyotarō and Mr. Watanabe Masayuki E-20339 | ||||
| Highlight | Handles for Sliding Doors and Nailhead Covers | Edo period, 17th-18th century | E-20015 | ||||
| Highlight | Sliding Door Handles, Design of chrysanthemums and water in cloisonné | Edo period, 18th century | E-20034 |