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Decorative Art of the Qing Dynasty

Scepter (Ruyi) with a Watch, Qing dynasty, 18th–19th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 9
July 4, 2023 (Tue) - September 24, 2023 (Sun)

This section of the gallery introduces decorative art from China’s Qing dynasty (1644–1912), including works of jade, cloisonné, glass, and bamboo. These works illustrate the fine craftsmanship and sophisticated design aesthetic of decorative art from this period.

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 7 results

	Designation	Name		Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
Highlight		Candlesticks		China	Qing dynasty, Qianlong era (1736–95)	TG-2186
Highlight		Jar with Lions		China	Qing dynasty, Qianlong era (1736–95)	TG-441
Highlight		Pomegranate		China	Qing dynasty, 18th–19th century	Gift of Mr. Kamiya Denbei, TG-1736
		Pomegranate		China	Qing dynasty, 18th–19th century	Gift of Mr. Kamiya Denbei, TG-1737
Highlight		Box Shaped Like Waterfowl		China	Qing dynasty, Qianlong era (1736–95)	Gift of Mr. Kamiya Denbei, TG-1635
		Crab-Shaped Paperweight		China	Qing dynasty, 18th–19th century	Gift of Mr. Kamiya Denbei, TG-1712
Highlight		Scepter ("Ruyi") with a Watch		China	Qing dynasty, 18th–19th century	Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige, TH-358

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