1st floor: Sculpture of China, India and Gandhara / Bronze Drums

Indian and Gandharan Sculpture   Room 1 April 28, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Exhibits stone and stucco sculptures from Gandhara together with works from India. Current exhibit includes: Bodhisattva, Kushan dynasty, 2nd century Parinirvana, Kushan dynasty, 2nd - 3rd century (Private collection) Head of Buddha, 3rd - 5th century Bust of Buddha, Post Kushan period, 3rd - 4th century

Chinese Sculpture   Room 1 April 28, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Exhibits Buddhist and other works from the Northern and Southern Dynasties period through the Tang Dynasty period. Current exhibit includes: Avalokitesvara, Sui dynasty, dated 585 (Important Cultural Property) Ekadasamukha, Tang dynasty, dated 703 (Important Cultural Property) Buddha, Tang dynasty, 8th century (Important Cultural Property) Head of Bodhisattva, Tang dynasty, 8th century (Gift of Mr. Kumazawa Masayuki)

Asian Archaeology  Bronze Drums Room 2 April 7, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Exhibits bronze drums and ritual objects used in Southern China and Southeast Asia. Exhibit Includes: Bronze Drum, excavated from Thailand, 6th - 5th century B.C. (Lent by the Idemitsu Museum of Art)

1st floor: Egypt and Near Eastern Art / South and Southeast Asian Art and Archaeology

Life and Prayer in the South Pacific  Room 3 April 7, 2009 - June 7, 2009 >> detailed information The Tokyo National Museum collection houses numerous objects originating from the South Pacific region, which were brought to Japan from the Meiji (1868-1912) to the early Showa (1926-89) periods. This exhibition introduces a selection of these objects, which narrate both the similarity and rich diversity of South Pacific island cultures. Exhibit includes: Potato Pounder, Chuuk Islands, Micronesia, Late 19th - early 20th century (Gift of Mr.Fujikawa Masajiro) Coconut Scraper, Palau Islands, Micronesia, Late 19th century (Gift of Mr.Taguchi Ukichi) Mask, New Britain Island, Melanesia, Late 19th century (Gift of Mr.Mori Matashichiro) Crocodile, Northeast region of New Guinea Island, Melanesia, Late 19th - ealry 20th century (Gift of Mr.Fujikawa Masajiro)

Textiles of India and West Asia  Indonesian Textiles  Room 3 April 7, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Current exhibit includes: Dodot Ceremonial Garment, Batik, Garudas on brown ground, Central Java, Indonesia, 19th century Slimut, Warp Ikat, Animal design on dark blue ground, Sumba, Indonesia, 19th century

Archaeological Art of West Asia and Egypt   Room 3 April 7, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Intorduces archaeological objects from wide parts of West Asia and Egypt. Exhibit includes: Mummy in Cartonnage Coffin, Thebes, Egypt, 22nd dynasty, ca. 935 - 730 BC (Gift of Mr. G. Maspero) Copper Foundation Peg with a God's Figurine, S. Iraq, Early Dynastic period, 25th - 24th century B.C. Stone Statue of Hercules, Parthian period, 1st - 2nd century

Archaeological Objects of Southeast Asia   Room 3 April 7, 2009 - June 7, 2009 A selection of bronze items among archaeological objects form Southeast Asia is on view. Exhibit includes: Current exhibit includes: Bronze Ladle with Bird Ornament, Attributed provenience: northern Thailand, 300 BC - 200 AD

Southeast Asian Sculpture   Room 3 November 18, 2008 - June 7, 2009 Exhibits bronze Buddhist and Hindu statues and other bronze objects from such regions as Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia. Current exhibit includes: Jambhala or Kubera, Central Java period, 8th - 9th century Finial for a shaft in the shape of Naga, Angkor period, 12th century (Acquired through collections exchange with l'Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient)

Southeast Asian Ceramics  Ceramics of Vietnam Room 3 February 10, 2009 - June 7, 2009 In a chronological display, this exhibit introduces the diversity of Vietnamese ceramics, including white glaze, green glaze, and hand-painted works. Current exhibit includes: Bowl, Green glaze, Vietnam, 14th century Dish, Flower in underglaze iron, Vietnam, 14th century Dish, Water buffalo in overglaze enamel, Vietnam, 16th century

2nd floor: Chinese Archaeology and Decorative Art

Chinese Archaeology  Chinese Bronze Mirrors  Room 4 March 3, 2009 - June 7, 2009 >> detailed information This display features representative examples of ancient Chinese bronze mirrors from the Museum collection. Exhibit includes: Bronze Mirror, with design of deities and Chariots, China, Eastern Han dynasty - Three Kingdoms period, 2nd - 3rd century Bronze Mirror, with lions and grapes, China, Tang dynasty, 7th - 8th century

Chinese Archaeology   Room 4 & 5 March 3, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Exhibits Chinese Archaeological Objects from the Neolithic period to the Qing Dynasty. Current exhibit includes: Bronze Ding Tripod Cauldron, With design of coiling snakes, China, Spring and Autumn period, 6th century BC

Chinese Ceramics  Ceramics from the Three Kingdoms period to the Tang Dynasty Room 5 January 27, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Introduces the development of Chinese ceramics through examples of celadon and white porcelain together with other glazed ceramics, from the Three Kingdoms period through the Tang dynasty period (3-10c). Current exhibit includes: Funeral Urn, Celadon glaze, Old Yue ware, Three Kingdoms (Wu) - Western Jin dynasty, 3rd century, China Jar, Green glaze, Tang dynasty, 8th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige) Boar, Brown glaze, Tang dynasty, 8th century, China Tray with Scalloped Foliations, Three-color glaze and applied medallion, Tang dynasty, 8th century, China (Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)

Chinese Ceramics  Ceramics from the Song to the Qing Dynasty Room 5 January 27, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Exhibits works chronologically from the Song through the Qing dynasty period. Current exhibit includes: Bowl, Reddish brown glaze peonies in gold, Ding ware, Northern Song dynasty, 11th - 12th century, China (Important Cultural Property) Tea Bowl, Known as Bakohan, Celadon glaze, Longquan ware, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century, China (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Mitsui Takahiro) Jar, Fish and water plants in underglaze blue, Jingdezhen ware, Yuan dynasty, 14th century, China (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Tanaka Yoshio) Dish, Plum tree in famille rose enamels, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng era, China (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)

Chinese Metalwork   Room 5 December 23, 2008 - June 7, 2009 Features the development of metalwork in China, mainly bronze of the Tang dynasty together with bronze and silver wares of the Song through the Ming dynasty period. Current exhibit includes: Pitcher, Bronze, Tang dynasty, 7th - 8th century, China

Chinese Textiles  Embroidery of China Room 5 April 7, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Exhibit includes: Uchishiki (Table cloth), Floral plant design on patched and multi-colored damask ground, China, Ming dynasty, 16th century

Chinese Lacquerware   Room 5 March 17, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Introduces Chinese lacquerware focusing on various techniques. Current exhibit includes: Covered Box, pine, bamboo and plum tree in colored lacquer filling-in, ming dynasty, Xuande era, China Tray, magical peaches in red lacquer carving, Ming dynasty, Jiajing era, China Covered Box, pavilions and figures in mother-of-pearl inlay, Yuan dynasty, 14th century, China

Chinese Decorative Art  Glass ware of the Qing dynasty Room 5 March 17, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Displays glass works from the Qing dynasty period. On exhibit: Vase, opaque yellow glass, Qing dynasty, Qianlong era Lobed bowl, opaque blue glass, Qing dynasty, 18th century

Chinese Archaeology  Stone Reliefs of Shandong Room 6 & 7 April 7, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Exhibits stone reliefs of 1st - 2nd century, excavated from the Shandong province, that show lives and concepts of funerals at that time. Includes: Stone Bass Relief, From Xiaotangshan, Shandong province, China, Eastern Han dynasty, 1st - 2nd century Stone Door of Tomb, China, Tang dynasty, 7th - 9th century

2nd floor: Chinese Painting and Calligraphy

Chinese Calligraphy  Yan Zhenqing and Works from his Time  Room 8 April 28, 2009 - June 7, 2009 >> detailed information This exhibit, provides a comprehensive overview of Yan Zhenqing's works to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of his birth. Exhibit includes: Rubbing of Stele Inscription in Duobaota Pagoda of Qianfusi Temple, By Yan Zhenqing, Tang dynasty, dated 752 (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro) Rubbing of Inscription of Funeral Oration for a Nephew, By Yan Zhenqing, Tang dynasty, dated 758 (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro) Rubbing of Stele Inscription in the Daoist Immortal Mogu, By Yan Zhenqing, Tang dynasty, dated 771 (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro) Stele of the Guo Clan Mausoleum, By Yan Zhenqing, Tang dynasty, dated 764 (Gift of Mr. Ichikawa Santei) Stele of the Yan Clan Mausoleum, By Yan Zhanqing, Tang dynasty, dated 780

Chinese Paintings  Flowers and Birds Room 8 April 7, 2009 - May 10, 2009 Introduces paintings of flowers and birds from the Ming Dynasty through the Zhonghuaminguo period(late 14th - first half of 20th century). Enjoy the diverse expressions by various types of artists. Current exhibit includes: Flowers and Birds of the Four Seasons : Spring, By Lu Ji, Ming dynasty, 15th - 16th century (Important Cultural Property)

3rd floor: Korean Art and Archaelogy / Art of Central Asia

Northeastern Asian Archaeology  Korean Archaeology and Metalwork Room 9 & 10 March 24, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Exhibits archaeological objects and metalwork from the Neolithic period to the Joseon period of Korea. Current exhibit includes: Brick, With inscription, From the tomb of Jang Mu-i, Bongsan-gun, Hwanghaebuk-do, Korea, Nangnang (Lelang) - Three Kingdoms period, 3rd - 4th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation) Sword with Ring-shaped Pommel, With inscription, Three Kingdoms period, 5th century Bronze Gong, With inscription, Goryeo dynasty, dated 1213 Chariot Wheel-shaped Vessel, Stonewave, Three Kingdoms period (Gaya), 5th century (Important Art Object, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)

Northeastern Asian Art and Decorative Art  Life and Aesthetics of Women in Korea's Joseon Dynasty  Room 10 April 28, 2009 - June 7, 2009 >> detailed information This exhibit introduces fashion and accessories, together with cosmetic, writing, and sewing implements which provide insights into the lives of upper class women living on the Korean Peninsula from the end of the 19th century through the first half of the 20th century Exhibit includes: Jacket for Women, Korean Peninsula, Joseon dynasty, 19th - 20th century, Korea (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada) Pair of Socks, Korean Peninsula, Joseon dynasty, 19th - 20th century, Korea (Gift of Mr. Tanaka Yoshio) Ruler, With painted decoration under bull-horn sheets, Korean Peninsula, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, Korea Ruler, With painted decoration under bull-horn sheets, Korean Peninsula, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, Korea

Ceramics of Northeast Asia  Korean Ceramics Room 10 December 2, 2008 - June 7, 2009 Features ceramics from the Joseon and Goryeo dynasties. Bowl, Celadon glaze, Goryeo dynasty, 11th century, Korea Box, Celadon glaze with openwork arabesque, Goryeo dynasty, 12th century (Gift of Mr. Yamada Ushitaro) Jar, Flowers in underglaze blue, Joseon dynasty, 18th century, Korea (Gift of Mr. Yamada Ushitaro) Vase, Catfish in underglaze blue, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, Korea (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)

Sculptures of Northeast Asia  Korean Sculpture Room 10 November 18, 2008 - June 7, 2009 Exhibits Buddhist sculptures from the Three Kingdoms, Unified Silla dynasty, and the Goryeo dynasty periods, mainly from among the works donated by the Ogura Foundation. Exhibit includes: Bodhisattva, Koguryo period, 6th century Buddha, Unified Silla - Koryo dynasty, 9th - 10th century

Painting of Central Asia   Room 10 April 14, 2009 - May 10, 2009 Exhibits Buddhist paintings of Central Asia, mainly paintings of the mural from the Turfan and Bezeklik Grottoes. Current exhibit includes: Preaching Scene, fragment, Gaochang Uighur period, 10th - 11th century

Arts of Central Asia   Room 10 April 14, 2009 - June 7, 2009 Introduces the arts of Central Asia mainly from the Otani Collection. Current exhibit includes: Plaque in Shape of Sacred Gem, Astana Tombs, China, Tang dynasty, 8th century Head of Bodhisattva, Kumtura Grottoes, 7th-8th century Newly Reborn Spirit, Khotan, China, 6th - 7th century (Otani collection)