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Treasured Masterpieces from the National Palace Museum, Taipei
Treasured Masterpieces from the National Palace Museum, Taipei ／ Heiseikan Special Exhibition Galleries June 24, 2014 (Tue) - September 15, 2014 (Mon)
Man and bear Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Renowned works have been carefully selected for this exhibition from the cultural properties in the collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei. The exhibition aims to introduce widely the characteristics and exquisiteness of Chinese culture.
From ancient times, people in Japan have been familiar with Chinese culture and have actively sought to assimilate it. Distinctive Japanese culture, which was formed subsequently, can be better appreciated through an understanding of the fine Chinese cultural properties in the collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
*Only this exhibition will be opened on Monday, August 18, August 25 (regular exhibitions closed).
The Jadeite Cabbage: Flawless Beauty of Nature, Unparalleled Exquisiteness of Technique |
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Jadeite Cabbage Qing dynasty, 18th–19th century ［on exhibit from June 24 to July 7, 2014, Honkan Room T5] June 24 - July 7 open until 20:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing). *Only this exhibition will be opened on Monday, June 30, July 7(regular exhibitions closed). |
1 Origins of the Chinese Imperial Collections—The Dawn of Ritual |
| Pan basin with scattered names Western Zhou dynasty, 9th–8th century BC |
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2 The Huizong Collection—An Eastern Renaissance |
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Fluted bowl, celadon glaze Ru ware Northern Song dynasty, 11th–12th century |
3 Calligraphy of the Northern Song Scholar-Officials—Beauty Beyond Form |
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Poem on the Scent of Flowers in cursive By Huang Tingjian Northern Song dynasty, 11th century |
4 The Brilliance of Southern Song Court Culture—The Immortal Classics |
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Listening Quietly to the Wind in the Pines By Ma Lin Southern Song dynasty, 13th century [on exhibit from August 5 to September 15, 2014] |
5 Paintings and Calligraphy of the Yuan Literati—Men of Ideal Style |
| Clouds Crossing the Majestic Peaks By Gao Kegong Yuan dynasty, 14th century [on exhibit from June 24 to August 3, 2014] |
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| The Red Cliff By Wu Yuanzhi Jin dynasty, 12th century [on exhibit from August 5 to September 15, 2014] |
6 The Magnificence of Chinese Decorative Arts—Rivalry between Heaven and Man |
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Nine Goats Commencing the New Year Yuan dynasty, 13th–14th century |
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Rectangular tray with design of paired dragons Ming dynasty, dated 1589 (Wanli 17) |
7 Sovereign and Ritual—Ancient Bronzes and Jades |
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Pan basin with coiled dragon motif Yin dynasty, 13th–11th century BC |
8 Reality of the Qing Dynasty—His Daily Duties |
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Jialiang volume measure Xin dynasty, dated 9 (Shijianguo 1) |
9 The Qianlong Imperial Collection—Reorganization of Chinese Traditional Culture |
| Square curio box with multiple treasures Qing dynasty, Qianlong era (1736–1795) |
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| Calligraphic Register in cursive script By Sun Guoting Tang dynasty, dated 687 (Chuigong 3) [on exhibit from June 24 to August 3, 2014] |
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| Poem on the Cold Food Observance in Huangzhou in running script By Su Shi Northern Song dynasty, 11th–12th century [on exhibit from August 5 to September 15, 2014] |
10 Masterpieces of the Qing Dynasty Imperial Workshops—Models of Multicultural Exchange |
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Vase, painted gold on indigo ground, with revolving interior with swimming fishes design in fencai overglaze enamel Jingdezhen ware Qing dynasty, Qianlong era (1736–1795) |
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Man and bear Qing dynasty, 18th–19th century |
General Information |
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| Period | Tuesday, June 24 - Sunday, September 15, 2014 | |||||||
| Venue | Heiseikan, Honkan RoomT5 (open during the period of June 24 - July 7 only ), Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park) | |||||||
| Hours | 9:30 - 17:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing) Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays until 18:00 Fridays and June 24 - July 7 until 20:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing) |
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| Closed |
July 14, July 22, July 28, August 4, September 1, September 8 |
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| Admission | Adults: 1600 (1400/1300) yen University students: 1200 (1000/900) yen High school students: 700 (600/500) yen Junior high school students and under: Free
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| Access | 10 minutes' walk from JR Ueno Station (Park exit) and Uguisudani Station 15 minutes' walk from Keisei Ueno Station, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station and Tokyo Metro Nezu Station |
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| With the Special Support of | Japan-Republic of China Parliamentary Friendship League | |||||||
| Organizer | Tokyo National Museum, National Palace Museum,Taipei, NHK, NHK Promotions Inc., The Yomiuri Shimbun, Fuji Television Network, inc., The Asahi Shimbun, The Mainichi Newspapers, The Tokyo Shimbun | |||||||
| With the Special Assistance of | TBS, TV Asahi Corporation, Nippon Television Network Corporation, K.K. Kyodo News | |||||||
| With the Assistance of | China Airlines | |||||||
 This exhibition is covered by the Japanese Act on the Indemnification of Damage to Works of Art in Exhibitions. |
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| General Inquiries | 03-5405-8686 (Hello Dial) | |||||||
Other venue
Kyushu National Museum : Tuesday, October 7 - Sunday, November 30, 2014
Related Website
http://www.taipei2014.jp/(In Japanese)
The website has closed with the end of the exhibition.
The website has closed with the end of the exhibition.
Related Events
<Gallery Talks>
Pomegranate Jade in the Collection of TNM
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
July 1, 2014 (Tue)
14:00 - 14:30
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 2
August 12, 2014 (Tue)
14:00 - 14:30
