Chinese Literati
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Inkstone with an Orchid Pavilion and Chinese Francolin Pattern
China, Previously owned by Mr. Aoyama San'u, Southern Song dynasty, 12th–13th century (Gift of Ms. Aoyama Toku)Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
March 18, 2025 (Tue) - May 11, 2025 (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 | Characters for a Plaque in Running Script | By He Shaoji (1799–1873), China | Qing dynasty, 1870 | Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujirō, TB-1581 | |||
| Highlight | Inkstone with an Orchid Pavilion and "Chinese Francolin" Pattern | China, Previously owned by Mr. Aoyama San'u | Southern Song dynasty, 12th–13th century | Gift of Ms. Aoyama Toku, TB-1656 |