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The Japan that Enchanted Europe-Lacquer and Ceramics

  • Image of "Shrine for an Image of Christ Flower, bird and animal design in maki-e lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th - 17th century (Important Cultural Property)"

    Shrine for an Image of Christ Flower, bird and animal design in maki-e lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th - 17th century (Important Cultural Property)

    Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
    December 23, 2005 (Fri) - February 19, 2006 (Sun)

    Features lacquerware and ceramics that were exported to Europe.

 Major works in this exhibition

* Works listed below are in the TNM Collection unless otherwise indicated.
Large Jar, Kokutani type, Imari ware , Umbrella and figures design in overglaze enamels, Edo period, 17th century
Shrine for an Image of Christ, Flower, bird and animal design in maki-e lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th - 17th century (Important Cultural Property)
Chest, Design of Chinese figures, animals, flowers and birds in maki-e laquer, Edo Period, 17th century