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2023 Newly Designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties

  • Image of "Objects from Shirataki Sites, Hokkaidō Late Paleolithic period, ca. 28000-13000 BCE, Engaru Archaeological Center, Hokkaido (National Treasure)"

    Objects from Shirataki Sites, Hokkaidō
    Late Paleolithic period, ca. 28000-13000 BCE, Engaru Archaeological Center, Hokkaido (National Treasure)

    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
    January 31, 2023 (Tue) - February 19, 2023 (Sun)

    Important Cultural Property” is a designation given to tangible cultural properties including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, calligraphy, books, historical documents, archaeological objects, historical materials, and buildings that have been deemed historically or artistically important to Japan. They are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as items of national heritage that should be preserved for future generations. From among these items, those that are inherently superior or have high artistic value even from a global perspective are designated “National Treasures.”

    This exhibition introduces some of the newly designated objects in 2023.We hope that visitors will enjoy this rare opportunity to view these invaluable objects.

    Agency for Cultural Affairs
    Tokyo National Museum

Highlights of the Exhibition

Objects from Shirataki Sites, Hokkaidō
Late Paleolithic period, ca. 28000-13000 BCE, Engaru Archaeological Center, Hokkaido (National Treasure)

Record of a Poetry Competition at the Inner, Palace in 1078, (20 Volumes Version)
Heian period, 12th century, Japan Calligraphy Museum, Tokyo (Important Cultural Property)

Hell of Dismemberment from Stories of Hell for Monks
Heian period, 12th century, MIHO MUSEUM, Shiga (Important Cultural Property, On exhibit through February 12, 2023)

Shintō Deities (Mizuhanomenokami, Male Deity, Female Deity, Child Deity)
Heian to Kamakura period, 11th–13th century, Niukawakami Shrine, Nara (Important Cultural Property)

Lidded Food Container with Figures and Pavilion design in mother-of-pearl inlay
Yuan dynasty, 13th–14th century, Eisei Bunko Museum, Tokyo (Important Cultural Property, On exhibition from February 14, 2023)

Documents of Mekaru Family
Second Shō dynasty, 16th–19th century, Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum, Okinawa (Important Cultural Property)

Materials related to Uezu Family
Second Shō dynasty to Shōwa era, 17th–20th century, Private collection (Important Cultural Property)

 

General Information

Period January 31, 2023－February 19, 2023
Venue Heiseikan, Thematic Exhibition Room
Hours 9:30–17:00
(Last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Closed Mondays and February 7 (Tue.) .
Admission

Admission for this exhibition is included in tickets for the regular and special exhibitions (if visited on the same day).

Adults: 1,000 yen
University students: 500 yen

High/Junior High/Elementary School Students and persons under 18 and over 70: Free

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Special exhibitions require separate ticketing procedure and admission fees.
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Persons with disabilities are admitted free of charge along with one attendant. Please show official ID or other documentation.
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Regular admission is free for persons under 18 and over 70. Please show proof of age (driver's license, passport, etc.) when entering.
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
General Inquiries 050-5541-8600 ("Hello Dial")

 

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