Chinese Literati
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Inkstone with a Pattern of a Japanese Banana Leaf
China, Previously owned by Mr. Aoyama San'u, Qing dynasty, 17th–19th century (Gift of Mr. Aoyama Keiji)Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
July 8, 2025 (Tue) - September 21, 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 | Four Characters "Drifting Clouds, Flowing Water" for a Plaque in Clerical Script | By Wu Xizai (1799–1870), China | Qing dynasty, 19th century | Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujirō, TB-1325 | On exhibit through August 17, 2025 | ||
| Highlight | Inkstone with a Pattern of a Japanese Banana Leaf | China, Previously owned by Mr. Aoyama San'u | Qing dynasty, 17th–19th century | Gift of Mr. Aoyama Keiji, TB-1663 |