New Acquisitions in Fiscal Year 2023
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Scene from the "New Herbs, Part I" Chapter of The Tale of Genji (detail)
Attributed to Tosa Mitsunori (1583–1638), Edo period, 17th centuryJapanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
October 1, 2024 (Tue) - November 10, 2024 (Sun)This exhibition features 22 select objects that Tokyo National Museum acquired in fiscal year 2023 through donations and purchases. The Museum collects a wide variety of artworks, artifacts, and other cultural heritage ranging from Japan’s prehistory to the 20th century. To present the culture of Japan in a diverse, international context, the Museum is also building collections that represent other regions of Asia.
The Museum’s latest efforts to enrich its collections are represented through the objects displayed here, all of which provide valuable insights into the cultures of Asia.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Maxims in "Lacquer Script" | By Jin Nong (1687–1763), China | Qing dynasty, 1744 | TB-1743 | |||
| Highlight | Scene from the "New Herbs, Part I" Chapter of "The Tale of Genji" | Attributed to Tosa Mitsunori (1583–1638) | Edo period, 17th century | A-12490 | |||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Blade for a Long Sword ("Tachi") | By Norimitsu | Muromachi period,1459 | F-20269 | ||
| Highlight | Long-Sleeved Kimono ("Furisode") with Flowing Water and Myriad Flowers | Shōwa era, 20th century | I-4606 | ||||
| Highlight | Government Official | China | Northern Wei dynasty, 6th century | TG-3118 |