Damask
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Damask, Known as "Shuko Donsu", China, Ming Dynasty, 15th - 16th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
March 21, 2006 (Tue) - July 2, 2006 (Sun)Introduces damask textiles from China, mainly from the Ming dynasty period, which had been much favored by Japanese tea masters from since the Muromachi period. Outstanding pieces, in particular, were called meibutsu-gire and were given the names of famed masters of tea.
Current exhibit includes:
Damask, Known as "Jo-o Donsu", China, Ming Dynasty, 15th - 16th century
Damask, Known as "Shuko Donsu", China, Ming Dynasty, 15th - 16th century