TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM Regular Exhibition

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	Date : November 23, 2009

The building was designed by Yoshio Taniguchi and has been furnished with the latest in conservation technology. The reference room on the 2nd floor mezzanine has the "digital archive" which allows visitors to view the entire collection of Horyuji Treasures on computer with explanations provided in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, English, and French. A restaurant is located on the ground floor.
* The Horyuji Treasures consist of over 300 valuable objects, mainly from the 7th - 8th century, which were donated to the Imperial Household by Horyuji Temple in 1878.

1st floor: Kanjo-ban (Banner for the Kanjo Ceremony) , Gilt Bronze Buddhist Statues, Halos, Repousse Buddhist Images, Gigaku Masks

Kanjo-ban (Banner for the Kanjo Ceremony)
Room 1
March 24, 2009 - April 11, 2010
Exhibits:
Kanjo-ban (Banner for the Kanjo Ceremony), Asuka period, 7th century (National Treasure)
Small Ban (Ritual Banners), Asuka period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property)

Gilt Bronze Buddhist Statues, Halos, Repousse Buddhist Images
Room 2
October 6, 2009 - April 11, 2010
Exhibit includes:
Seated Bosatsu (Bodhisattva) with One Leg Pendant, Asuka period, dated 606 or 666 (Important Cultural Property)
Lady Maya and Three Heavenly Beings, Asuka period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property)

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2nd floor: Wooden and Lacquer wares , Metalwork, Painting, Calligraphy, Textiles

Wooden and Lacquer Works Buddhist Ritual Implements
Room 4
November 3, 2009 - January 17, 2010
Including:
Stupa-shaped Container for the Sacred Ashes of Buddha, Heian period, dated 1138 (Important Cultural Property)
Sutra Box with marquetry decoration, Nara period, 8th century (National Treasure)

Metalwork
Room 5
March 24, 2009 - April 11, 2010
Exhibit includes:
Dragon-head Pitcher, Asuka period, 7th century (National Treasure)
Mirror with design of Sea and Islands, Tang dynasty or Nara period, 8th century (National Treasure)
*Closed on Monday, November 2, 2009 for exhibition preparation.

Painting Four Sages at Shang-shan and Wen Wnag and Lu Shang
Room 6
November 3, 2009 - December 6, 2009
On Exhibit:
Four Sages at Shang-shan and Wen Wnag and Lu Shang, Nanbokucho period, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)

Textiles Various Techniques
Room 6
November 3, 2009 - December 6, 2009
Including:
Cloth Fragment, with six-petal flowers and birds design, Nara period, 8th century
Embroidered Buddhist Images, Asuka period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property)