Ainu Designs and Decorative Art Objects of Ryūkyū
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Cup Stand, Hokkaidō Ainu, 19th century (Transferred from the Bureau for the Vienna World Exposition)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 16
April 13, 2021 (Tue) - June 20, 2021 (Sun)Stretching from north to south, the Japanese archipelago is home to diverse cultures that have flourished in its rich natural environments. Representing such cultures from northern Japan, this gallery is currently displaying traditional Ainu designs. Exhibits include the Ainu people’s clothing, tableware, and various tools that feature a range of Ainu designs, a distinctive example of which is a whirl pattern.
Representing a southern culture, decorative art objects from the Ryūkyū Kingdom—mainly metalwork obects and textiles—are also on display in this gallery. The Ryūkyū Kingdom developed its unique culture through trade with regions in Asia including China, Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and Southeast Asia.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Tray | Hokkaidō Ainu | 19th century | Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada, K-27975 | |||
| Highlight | Apron | Hokkaidō Ainu | 19th century | Gift of Ms. Hirako Hatsu, K-38347 | On exhibit through May 16, 2021 | ||
| Highlight | Knife and Mounting | Hokkaidō Ainu | 19th century | Transferred from the Bureau for the Vienna World Exposition, K-25681 | |||
| Cup Stand | Hokkaidō Ainu | 19th century | Transferred from the Bureau for the Vienna World Exposition, K-25839 | ||||
| Highlight | Spatula | Hokkaidō Ainu | 19th century | Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada, K-27749 | |||
| Highlight | Coat Known as “What We Sewed Up” | Hokkaidō Ainu (Abuta) | 19th century | Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada, K-27890 | On exhibit through May 16, 2021 | ||
| Highlight | Hair Ornament for a Female Shaman | Amami Ōshima Island | Second Shō dynasty, Ryūkyū kingdom, 18th century | Gift of Ms. Yamato Ryōko, K-39055 | |||
| Highlight | Robe with a Repeating Landscape | Okinawa Main Island | Second Shō dynasty, Ryūkyū kingdom, 19th century | I-3484 | On exhibit from May 18, 2021 |