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2007 Newly Designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties

  • Image of "Clay Figurine from Chobonaino Site, Hokkaido, Jomon period, B.C.1400 - B.C.1100 (National Treasure, Hakodate City, Hokkaido)"

    Clay Figurine from Chobonaino Site, Hokkaido, Jomon period, B.C.1400 - B.C.1100 (National Treasure, Hakodate City, Hokkaido)

    Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Rooms T1 & T2
    April 24, 2007 (Tue) - May 6, 2007 (Sun)

    Important Cultural Property is the status given to paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, calligraphy, books, ancient writings, historical materials, archaeological objects, and buildings that have been deemed culturally or scientifically important to Japan. They are designated by the government (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) as items of national heritage that should be preserved for the future generations. From among these, items that are inherently superior or have a high artistic value are designated National Treasures.

    This exhibition contains about 30 items, which were newly designated National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties in 2007, including the first National Treasure from Hokkaido prefecture. Please enjoy the rare opportunity to see these important items.

 Major works in this exhibition

Clay Figurine from Chobonaino Site, Hokkaido, Jomon period, B.C.1400 - B.C.1100 (National Treasure, Hakodate City, Hokkaido)
Shakyamuni descending the Mountain / Snow Landscape / Snow Landscape, By Liang Kai, Southern Song - Yuan dynasty, 13th century (National Treasure, Tokyo National Museum)
Tea bowl, Known as "Shigure", Black Raku Ware, Honami Koetsu, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property, Nagoya City Museum, Aichi)
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