Striped cloth, known as "Mochizuki Kando" Checkers and stripes on red ground, China, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
September 20, 2006 (Wed) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
The second of a series of three exhibitions introducing Chinese textiles that gave influence to other cultures. Features striped textiles from the Ming and Qing dynasties which were popular among Japanese tea masters.