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New Acquisitions 2003

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    May 18, 2004 (Tue) - June 27, 2004 (Sun)

    Selected works from newly acquired collections in 2003.
 Major works in this exhibition

* Works listed below are in the TNM Collection.
Ise Monogatari Emaki (narrative picture scroll of The Tale of Ise;events in the life of a young nobleman,who is usually identified with the famous poet Ariwara no Nrihira) by Thirty-six Immortal Poets, paintinng by Sumiyoshi jokei / calligraphy by Otagi Michitomi, Edo period, 17th century
Deer and Cranes, By Shen Quan, Qing dynasty,dated 1739 (Gift of Mr.Yamazaki Tatsuo)
Dolls for the Boys' Festival Miniature armors, By Kato Shuzan I, Taisho - Showa period, dated 1926-29
Hoso-dachi Style Sword Mounting Design of illustrating a poem on Shionoyama in maki-e lacquer, By Iizuka Toyo I, Edo period, 18th century
Tea Bowl / With Katamigawari (differing in halves) glazes / Known as "Miyamaji", Momoyama - Edo period, 17th century
Dogu (Clay Figurine), From Shinpukuji Shell mound, Iwatsuki-shi,Saitama, Jomon period, 2000-1000B.C (Important Cultural Property )
Eaves Tile with Taotie design, From China, Warring States period, 5th - 4th century B.C.
Dish with Foliate Rim, Arabesque in underglaze blue, Jingdezhen ware, China, Ming dynasty, 15th century