Japan and the World: 300 years of Global Exchange
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Reading Stand, Interlocking circles with "IHS" mark in "maki-e" lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay, Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period, 16th-17th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
November 25, 2020 (Wed) - January 11, 2021 (Mon)The Tokyo National Museum is home to many valuable historical materials that testify to this global exchange, such as Nanban lacquerware, Western-style paintings and prints, and export ceramics. This exhibition uses these items and other objects entrusted to our museum to explore the exchanges between East and West that occurred during the Edo period.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Reading Stand, Interlocking circles with "IHS" mark in "maki-e" lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay | Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period, 16th-17th century | H-4428 | ||||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Madonna (Madonna of the Thumb) | Formerly held by the Nagasaki Magistrate's Office | Late 17th century | C-698 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Mount Asama | By Aodo Denzen (1748-1822) | Edo period, 19th century | A-79 | ||
| Illustrations of Fish Species | Compiled by the Museum Bureau; by Kurimoto Tanshu (1756-1834) and others | Edo period-Meiji era, 19th century | QA-863 |