Chinese Literati
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Inkstone with the Orchid Pavilion Gathering
Formerly owned by Mr. Aoyama San'u. China, Ming dynasty, 14th–17th century (Gift of Mr. Aoyama Keiji)Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
June 1, 2021 (Tue) - July 18, 2021 (Sun)The literati were people who devoted themselves to reading, calligraphy, painting, and other highly valued art forms in China. Their way of life was viewed as an ideal. This exhibition room recreates the studies of the literati, where they created works of calligraphy and painting.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | "Duilian" in Running Script | Pair of hanging scrolls | By Shen Shuyong (1832–73), China | Qing dynasty, 19th century | Gift of Mr. Aoyama San'u, TB-1627 | ||
| Highlight | Inkstone with the Orchid Pavilion Gathering | China, Formerly owned by Mr. Aoyama San'u | Ming dynasty, 14th–17th century | Gift of Mr. Aoyama Keiji, TB-1670 |