Bu JarTaotie design, China, Shang dynasty, 13th-11th century BC (Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
November 9, 2021 (Tue) - April 17, 2022 (Sun)
This gallery focuses on Chinese bronzes from about 1,800 BC to 1,000 AD. The changing shapes and designs of the bronzes on display provide clues to the thoughts and shifting religious beliefs of the ancient Chinese people.
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 | |||
Zun Jar, Taotie design and three Animal Heads | China | Shang dynasty, 13th-11th century BC | Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku, TJ-4786 | ||||
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 |