Golden Roof Tiles for a Powerful Warlord
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Round Eave-End Tile with Comma Shapes, Found in Kyoto City, Kyoto, Momoyama period, 16th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
March 23, 2022 (Wed) - September 19, 2022 (Mon)Roof tiles were used mainly on structures such as temples and shrines since ancient times. By the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573–1603), however, many castles were being roofed with tiles bearing the family crests of local samurai lords. This section of the gallery showcases gilt roof tiles from two structures in Kyoto built for the renowned warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537–1598): Fushimi Castle and Jurakudai, a castle-like magnificent residence.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Round Eave-End Tile with a Paulownia Crest | Found at Fushimi Castle Site, Kyoto | Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century | J-24247-22 | |||
| Highlight | Round Eave-End Tile with Comma Shapes | Found in Kyoto City, Kyoto | Momoyama period, 16th century | J-24174-1 | |||
| Highlight | Concave Eave-End Tile with Vines | Found in Kyoto City, Kyoto | Momoyama period, 16th century | J-24174-3 |