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140th Anniversary Thematic Exhibitions: Autumn Special Viewing, Donated Masterworks in the Tokyo National Museum Collection

  • Image of "The Zen priest Ikkyu Osho, Inscription by Bokusai, Muromachi Period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Okazaki Masaya)"

    The Zen priest Ikkyu Osho, Inscription by Bokusai, Muromachi Period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Okazaki Masaya)

    Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Rooms T1 & T2
    September 15, 2012 (Sat) - September 30, 2012 (Sun)

    During the 140-year history of the Tokyo National Museum collection, the museum has received numerous artworks and artifacts from generous donors. In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that quite a few of the works now on display in the museum are donations, beginning with items from the Yushima Seido exposition of 1872 to recent gifts from last year. The backgrounds of the donors range widely, from heads of former noble families and former daimyo (feudal lord) families to members of the general public, as well as people from foreign countries and their governments. At TNM, we express our gratitude to these donors in the Donors' Gallery (Room 20, Honkan), by listing their names.

    As a part of the museum's 140th anniversary commemorative activities, this exhibition showcases a selection of masterpieces from these donations, particularly those designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Through this exhibition, we express our heartfelt thanks to the great generosity shown to our museum, as well as introduce the fact that donations play a significant role in our museum activities. At this moment in autumn, we hope our visitors enjoy the essence of the Tokyo National Museum collection, which has been enriched by the support of our donors and the people in Japan.
     

Major works in this exhibition
* Works listed below are in the TNM Collection unless otherwise indicated.
Tachi Sword, Known as "Mikazuki Munechika", By Sanjo Munechika, Heian period, 10th - 11th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Watanabe Seiichiro)
Fayu (Elucidation of Buddhist teachings), By Yuanwu Keqin, China, Northern Song dynasty, dated 1124, China (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Matsudaira Naoaki)
Narrative Picture Scroll of the Chronicle of the Heiji Civil War: The Removal of the Imperial Family to Rokuhara, Kamakura period, 13th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Matsudaira Naoaki)
Kokin wakashu Poetry Anthology, Gen'ei Version, Heian period, 12th century (National Treasure, Gift of Mr. Mitsui Takakiyo)

Related Events
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T1  September 21, 2012 (Fri) RESERVE_DAY
September 15, 2012 (Sat) - September 30, 2012 (Sun)   9:30 - 17:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Open until 22:00 on September 21 (Sat).
Open until 18:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays.   
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