On the Occasion of the Princess’s Wedding: The Gala of Great Maki-e Masters
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Hand-Washing Set with Bamboo, Wild-Ginger Crests, and Diamonds, Edo period, 1816
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
July 25, 2023 (Tue) - September 18, 2023 (Mon)During the Edo period (1603–1868), wedding ceremonies held great significance for the families of samurai lords. Wedding dowries played an important role, as their quality directly reflected the status of the bride's family. Often produced as sets, these wedding dowries evoke a sense of dignity with their unified designs in maki-e — a technique that uses lacquer in combination with gold powder and other materials.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Women's Palanquin with Peonies, Bamboo, Wild-Ginger Crests, and Diamonds | Edo period, 1664 | H-3502 | ||||
| Highlight | Cosmetic Set with Bamboo, Wild-Ginger Crests, and Diamonds | Edo Period, 1816 | H-2806 | ||||
| Highlight | Tooth-Dyeing Set with Bamboo, Wild-Ginger Crests, and Diamonds | Edo Period, 1816 | H-2807 | ||||
| Highlight | Hand-Washing Set with Bamboo, Wild-Ginger Crests, and Diamonds | Edo period, 1816 | H-2808 |