National Treasure Gallery: Designated as a National Treasure in 1957
Selected Poems of Bai Juyi
Selected Poems of Bai Juyi
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Selected Poems of Bai Juyi (detail)
By Fujiwara no Kōzei, Heian period, 1018 (National Treasure)UpcomingJapanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 2
August 19, 2025 (Tue) - September 21, 2025 (Sun)This work features eight poems by Bai Juyi (772–846), a Chinese poet highly esteemed at the Japanese imperial court and among the nobility.
The poems were transcribed by Fujiwara no Kōzei (972–1027), a renowned calligrapher and prominent court noble in Kyoto. Written on paper delicately dyed in soft hues, it is widely regarded as a masterpiece of wayō (Japanese-style) calligraphy, celebrated for its elegance and gentle tone that reflect the refined court culture of the time.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | National Treasure | Selected Poems of Bai Juyi | By Fujiwara no Kōzei (972–1027) | Heian period, 1018 | B-2533 |