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Masterpieces of Japanese Art

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    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Donations Gallery
    July 1, 2004 (Thu) - August 31, 2004 (Tue)

    Selected masterpieces of Japanese art. *Some Paintings and calligraphies are rotated during the exhibition. (Part I: July 1 - August 2, 2004. Part II: August 3 - 31, 2004)
    Including:
    Zhou Maoshu Admiring Lotus Flowers, by Kano Masanobu, Muromachi period, 15th century (National Treasure, Exhibited from July 1 - August 2, 2004 only)
    Maki (Chinese black pine) trees, by Ogata Korin, Edo period, 17th century (Exhibited from July 1 - August 2, 2004 only)
    Hanshan and Shide, attributed to Shubun, Inscription by Shun'oku Soen, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property, Exhibited from August 3 - 31 only)
    Fifty-three stages of Tokaido Highway, by Utagawa Hiroshige, Edo period, 19th century
    Tea Bowl Shino type, Mino Ware, Known as "Hashihime", Momoyama period, 16th - 17th century
 Major works in this exhibition

* Works listed below are in the TNM Collection unless otherwise indicated.
Sixteen Arahats, Kamakura period, 14th century, Lent by Reiun-ji, Tokyo (Important Cultural Property, exhibiting August 3 - 31, 2004)
Zhou Maoshu Appreciating the Lotuses, By Kano Masanobu, Muromachi period, 15th century (National Treasure, exhibiting July 1 - August 2, 2004)
Konkomyo Saishoo Kyo (Victorious Kings of the Golden Light Sutra), vol 7, Nara period, 8th century (exhibiting July 1 - August 2, 2004)
Kegon Kyo (Garland Sutra), Nara period, 8th century (exhibiting August 3 - 31, 2004)
Fifty-three stages of Tokaido Highway, By Utagawa Hiroshige, Edo period, 19th century
Tea Leaf Jar, Design of moon and plum tree in overglaze enamels, Studio of Ninsei, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)
Tachi Sword Known as "Okanehira", Heian period, 12th century (National Treasure)