Chinese Literati
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Square Inkstone with a Paired Dragon Motif, China, Previously owned by Mr. Aoyama San'u, Ming dynasty, 14th–17th century (Gift of Mr. Aoyama Keiji)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
August 20, 2024 (Tue) - September 29, 2024 (Sun)The literati were people who devoted themselves to reading, calligraphy, painting, and other highly valued art forms in China. Their way of life was viewed as an ideal. This exhibition room recreates the studies of the literati, where they created works of calligraphy and painting.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Five Characters "Endless Auspices" for a Plaque in Running Script | By Liu Yong (1719–1804), China | Qing dynasty, 1802 | Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujirō, TB-1579 | |||
| Highlight | Square Inkstone with a Paired Dragon Motif | China, Previously owned by Mr. Aoyama San'u | Ming dynasty, 14th–17th century | Gift of Mr. Aoyama Keiji, TB-1665 |