Objects Excavated from the Residence of the Maeda Clan
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Shard of a Bowl, Found on the premises of the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Edo period, 17th–18th century (Southern Song dynasty, 12th–13th century) (Archaeological Research Unit, The University of Tokyo)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
March 23, 2021 (Tue) - September 20, 2021 (Mon)The Hongo campus of the University of Tokyo is where the residence of the Maeda clan, lords of Kaga domain in present-day Ishikawa prefecture, existed in the Edo period (1603–1868). During excavations, various ceramic vessels from around the world – mainly ones from Japan, Qing-dynasty China, and Korea’s Joseon dynasty, as well as those made in Europe and West Asia – have been unearthed from this residence.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Shard of a Bowl | Found on the premises of the University of Tokyo, Tokyo | Edo period, 17th–18th century (Southern Song dynasty, 12th–13th century) | Archaeological Research Unit, The University of Tokyo | |||
| Highlight | Shards of a Jar with Figures and Flowering Plants | Found on the premises of the University of Tokyo, Tokyo | Edo period, 17th–18th century (Yuan dynasty, 14th century) | Archaeological Research Unit, The University of Tokyo | |||
| Highlight | Iznik Pottery Shards | Found on the premises of the University of Tokyo, Tokyo | Edo period, 17th–18th century (Ottoman dynasty, 17th century) | Archaeological Research Unit, The University of Tokyo | |||
| Highlight | Shard of an Ewer | Found on the premises of the University of Tokyo, Tokyo | Edo period, 17th–18th century (Germany, 17th century) | Archaeological Research Unit, The University of Tokyo | |||
| Highlight | Delft Pottery Shards | Excavated on the premises of The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo | Edo period, 17th–18th century (The Netherlands, 17th century) | Found on the premises of the University of Tokyo, Tokyo |