Poetry Gathering, By Lee Sangkwon, Korea, Joseon dynasty, 18th–19th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation, on exhibit through October 29, 2023)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
September 26, 2023 (Tue) - January 21, 2024 (Sun)
This gallery features Korean furniture, clothing, and room decor from the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). While the costumes, furniture, tableware, and stationery each possessed individual beauty, their appeal was enhanced by their placement in living spaces.
Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
Highlight | Poetry Gathering | By Lee Sangkwon, Korea | Joseon dynasty, 18th–19th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TA-405 | On exhibit through October 29, 2023 | ||
Highlight | Fierce Tiger in the Rain | By Yi Sangjwa, Korea | Joseon dynasty, 16th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TA-373 | On exhibit from December 12, 2023 | ||
Highlight | The Chinese Poet Su Dongpo | By Yu Suk (1827–73), Korea | Joseon dynasty, 19th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TA-415 | On exhibit from October 31, 2023 through December 10, 2023 | ||
Highlight | Water Dropper | Korea, Previously owned by Mr. Aoyama San'u | Joseon dynasty, 19th century | Gift of Mr. Aoyama Keiji, TG-3037 | |||
Highlight | Water Dropper | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 19th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2848 | |||
Highlight | Alcohol Cup | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 15th–16th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2800 | |||
Highlight | Bottle | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 19th century | Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke, TG-2074 |