Oriental Ceramics
The museum has one of the best collections in Japan of Chinese ceramics
that spans from ancient times to the Qing. From Korea,
it has outstanding Goryeo ware and Joseon era blue and white pottery and white porcelain pieces.
Its Japanese ceramic collection is centered
around Hizen ware (Ko-kutani, Sakaida Kakiemon, Nabeshima),
and also includes Kyō ware (Ninsei, Kenzan) as well as earthen and
clay figures called dogū and haniwa, respectively.
Works on Display
Introduces some of the artworks currently on display.
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Pavilion
Eastern Han dynasty -
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Female Musicians and Dancers
Tang dynasty -
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Standing Horse Figure
Tang dynasty -
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Lobed Ewer
Northern Song dynasty -
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Dish with Incised Dragon Design
Qing dynasty -
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Vase with Lotus Pond Design
Qing dynasty -
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Jar with Incised Bird Design
Muromachi period -
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Important cultural property
Incense Burner with Esoteric Buddhist Implements Design
Nonomura Ninsei Edo period,1657(Meireki 3) -
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Bowl with Dragon, Cloud and Red Roundels Design
Edo period -
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Foliate Rim Bowl
Goryeo dynasty -
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Gourd-shaped Ewer with Inlaid Chrysanthemum Sprays, Cranes and Clouds Design
Goryeo dynasty -
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Jar with Lotus Design
Joseon dynasty
Collection
About the Collection
