New Acquisitions to the Museum in Fiscal Year 2020
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Illustrated Biography of Priest Hōnen (detail), Kamakura period, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
October 5, 2021 (Tue) - October 31, 2021 (Sun)Every year the Tokyo National Museum acquires new works of art and other cultural properties. Last year was no exception as many objects were acquired through purchases and donations from our benefactors, with each one possessing unique value in its capacity to illustrate the culture of Japan or another country or region.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Illustrated Biography of Priest Hōnen | Kamakura period, 14th century | A-12481 | |||
| Highlight | Part of a Bound Book of Anthologies (One of the "Needle Fragments") | Attributed to Fujiwara no Kōzei (972-1027) | Heian period, 11th–12th century | Gift of Mr. Takaki Seiu, B-3532 | |||
| Highlight | "Geringsing" (Shoulder Wrap) with Wayang Puppets | Tenganan, Bali, Indonesia | 19th–20th century | Gift of Ms. Ōki Toshie, TI-620 | |||
| Highlight | Set of Dishes with Weeping Cherry Trees | Nabeshima ware | Edo period, 18th century | Gift of Mr. Yoneda Minoru and Ms. Yoneda Chieko, G-5888 |