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2005 Newly Designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties

  • Image of "Capturing Horses, By Hasegawa Tohaku, Muromachi - Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property, Tokyo National Museum)"

    Capturing Horses, By Hasegawa Tohaku, Muromachi - Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property, Tokyo National Museum)


    April 26, 2005 (Tue) - May 8, 2005 (Sun)

    Important Cultural Properties are buildings, paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, calligraphy, books, archaeological items, ancient writings and other historical items that have been deemed culturally or scientifically important to Japan. From among these, items that are inherently superior or have a high scientific value are designated National Treasures.

    This exhibition contains 40 items, which were newly designated National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties in 2005. Please enjoy the rare opportunity to see these numerous important items.

 Major works in this exhibition

Shinto Gods: Kumano Hayatama Okami, Fusumi Okami, Ketsumiko Okami and Kunitokotachinomikoto, Heian period, 9th - 10th century (National Treasure, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Wakayama)
 About Agency for Cultural Affairs

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