Autumnal Designs in Maki-e
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Writing box, Motif of "Kinuta" from the Senzai-wakashu poetry anthology in maki-e, Muromachi period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
September 20, 2006 (Wed) - December 17, 2006 (Sun)Features the well-favored "Seven Flowers of Autumn", chrysanthemums, and other motifs represented in maki-e lacquerware.
Including:
Saddle, Hagi (bush clover) in mother-of-pearl inlay, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property)
Writing Box, Motif of "Kinuta" from the Senzai-wakashu poetry anthology in maki-e, Muromachi period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)
Writing Box, Design of gosho-guruma(nobleman's cart) in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)