List of Exhibits

February 6 - April 3, 2016

Flower vase, white porcelain Choson dynasty, 17th c.T1

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T5

T7

T8

T9

T11

T10

Cotton reel-shaped incense container

Clam shell incense container, given by Tōfukumon-in

Square fresh water jar with dragon roundel design in overglaze enamels

Steamer with rabbits, flowers and vining plants design in Kōchi glazes

Rattan tea basket, possessed by Mitsui Toshiko

Edo period, 17th c.

Ming dynasty, 17th c.

Edo period, 17th c.

Edo period, 19th c.

Meiji period

Edo period, 17th c.Tea container with chrysanthemum and paulownia design in maki-e,

Edo period, 19th c.Black lacquered tea container with spring field design in goldTea bowl with higaki (mat woven with cypress-wood strips) design, Edo period, 18th c.

Cylindrical tea bowl with camellia design, red Raku ware Edo period, 19th c.

Tea bowl with scales pattern in overglaze enamels

Eiraku Hozen

Edo period, 17th C.

Room 1 Tea Utensil Masterpieces of the Mitsui Family

Room 2Important Cultural Property, Tea bowl named "Nue", red Raku wareT14 Edo period, 17th C.

Letter addressed to ShuriT15

T16

T18

T17

Momoyama period, 17th c.

Fresh water jar named "Sazare-ishi", Bizen ware Momoyama period, 17th c.

Tea caddy, Futami-de type, Ko-seto ware Edo period, 17th c.

Tea bowl, Goshomaru type Choson dynasty, 17th c.

Room 3 Jo-an, Assortment of Tea Utensils

Title Artist Period

Eiraku Hozen

T19 Bamboo tea scoop Edo period, 17th c.

Ninsei

Shunsai

Furuta Oribe

Oda Urakusai

red Raku ware, one of the Sanyū Nihyaku Raku Sanyū

Ninsei

ō-natsume type

design by Mitsui Takayoshi

T12 Tea bowl with phoenix and paulownia design in gold, Tenmoku type Meiji periodEiraku Wazen

T13 Fan-shaped food box with cloth weave-like design in overglaze enamels Edo period, 19th c.Eiraku Wazen

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“Hina Dolls of the Mitsui Family” is an annual exhibition marking the coming of spring in Nihonbashi. In

Room 4 Hina Dolls of the Mitsui FamilyTomoe Symbol Hina Dolls and Miniature Furniture - Possessed by Mitsui Motoko (wife of Takamine, 10th head of the Kita Mitsui Family)○

Five musicians Edo period, 19th c.H1H2H3

GuardsStanding Hina dolls

Edo period, 19th c.

Edo period, 19th c.

this exhibition, Hina dolls and miniature furniture treasured by the wives and daughters of the Mitsui familyare on display.

Takamine (10th generation head of the Kita Mitsui family); Toshiko (1901-1976), the wife of MitsuiThe exhibition features luxurious pieces once belonging to Motoko (1869-1946), the wife of Mitsui

Takakimi (11th head); Ms. Asano Hisako (1933-), the only daughter of Takakimi; and Okiko (1900-1980),the wife of Mitsui Takahisa (9th head of the Isarago Mitsui family). A highlight is the gorgeous display of Hinadolls on a 3-meter wide five-tiered stand specially made by Ōki Heizō V of Maruhei, Ōki Doll Companyin Kyoto.

and tableware with overglaze enamels in exhibition room 7. In rooms 1-3 is a display of tea utensilThematic exhibition “Satsuma Ware in the Mitsui Family Collection” features Satsuma ware implements

masterpieces from our collection, as well as a series of paintings called “The Seasons and Their Fashions”by Mizuno Toshikata in room 6.

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Raku Dōnyū

Three gods of waka poem (Waka-sanjin) Meiji period, 1900H16H17H18

Kochō, traditional Japanese danceCourt lady

Meiji period, 1896Meiji period, 19-20th c.

Kawabata Gyokuzan

Title Artist PeriodNo.

H19H20

Beauty holding flower basketStanding beauty

Meiji period, 1900Meiji period, 1909

H21H22

Hōkoku dancePlaying children

Meiji period, 1898Meiji period, 19-20th c.

H23 Set of silver miniature furniture Edo-Meiji periods, 19th c.

Ōki Heizō IVŌki Heizō IV

Tsuki Symbol Hina Dolls - played by Ms. Mitsui Yoriko (2nd daughter of Takanaru, 10th head of the Shinmachi Mitsui Family)○

H24 Kite Hirata Gōyō II Shōwa period, 1931

H25 Doll in the Ichimatsu style, named “Tsubomi” Hirata Gōyō II Shōwa period, 1932Ōki Heizō V

Room 6 The Seasons and Their FashionsThe Seasons and Their Fashions: Index Meiji period, 20th c.M1

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M3

The Seasons and Their Fashions: Parting of school-chums

The Seasons and Their Fashions: An outing in a field

Meiji period, 20th c.Meiji period, 20th c.

Mizuno Toshikata

M4

M5

The Seasons and Their Fashions: Keeping off cloth-moths

The Seasons and Their Fashions: A cool breeze of evening

Meiji period, 20th c.Meiji period, 20th c.

M6

M7

The Seasons and Their Fashions: An evening blossom of Yakaisō

The Seasons and Their Fashions: Sketching out-door

Meiji period, 20th c.Meiji period, 20th c.

M8 The Seasons and Their Fashions: Meiji period, 20th c.

M9M10

The Seasons and Their Fashions: A walk to a country cottageThe Seasons and Their Fashions: A bright tint of maple foliage

Meiji period, 20th c.Meiji period, 20th c.

M11M12

The Seasons and Their Fashions: A visit from a neighbor's petty favoriteThe Seasons and Their Fashions: A snowy morning

Meiji period, 20th c.Meiji period, 20th c.

M13 The Seasons and Their Fashions: A walk with a pet dog Meiji period, 20th c.

Mizuno Toshikata

Mizuno Toshikata

Mizuno Toshikata

Mizuno Toshikata

Mizuno Toshikata

Mizuno Toshikata

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On a look out for a new season dress at Mitsui-gokufuten

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Set of miniature furniture, peony scroll design Meiji-Taishō periods, 20th c.H10

H11

H12

Set of Hina dolls

Doll in the ichimatsu style

Meiji-Taishō periods, 20th c.

Taishō period, 20th c.

Ei Symbol Hina Dolls and Miniature Furniture - donated by Ms. Asano Hisako (daughter of Takakimi, 11th head of the Kita Mitsui Family)○

Eitokusai II

Eitokusai II

H9 Five-tiered stand of Hina dolls and miniature furniture

(wife of Takahisa, 9th head of the Isarago Mitsui Family < 3rd daughter of Motoko and Takamine, 10th head of the Kita Mitsui Family >)

Standing Hina dolls Edo period, 1815H4

Kochō Symbol Hina Dolls and Miniature Furniture - Possessed by Mitsui Toshiko (wife of Takakimi, 11th head of the Kita Mitsui Family) ○

Ōki Heizō V Shōwa period, 20th C.

Set of Hina dolls (Kyōhō-bina) Edo period, 19th c.H5H6H7

Set of Hina dolls (Dairi-bina)Set of Hina dolls (Dairi-bina)

Meiji period, 1895

Meiji period, 1884Set of silver miniature furniture Edo-Meiji periods, 19th c.H8

Ōki Heizō III

Room 5 Hina Dolls of the Mitsui FamilyTama Symbol Hina Dolls and Miniature Furniture - Possessed by Mitsui Okiko○

Set of Hina dolls Meiji period, 1900H13H14H15

Set of miniature furniture, peony scroll designSet of Hina dolls (Dairi-bina)

Meiji period, 20th c.Meiji period, 1900

Ōki Heizō IV

Kawabata Gyokuzan

Title Artist PeriodNo. Collection/Display

Room 1Room 2

Room 3

Room 4 Room 7

Anterior Hall

Elevator Hall

Room 6

Room 5

VideoArea

Lecture

Reception

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Museum CafeMuseumShop

EntranceHall

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Coming up next

April 12 - June 26, 2016

Special ExhibitionKitaoji Rosanjin

A Revolutionary in the Art of Japanese Cuisine

Room 7 Thematic Exhibition: Satsuma Ware in the Mitsui Family CollectionGourd-shaped tea caddy named "Masukagami" with carved signature "Ho" and "Ju", Satsuma ware Edo period, 17th c.S1

S2

S3

Tea caddy with handles, Satsuma wareFlower vase with elephant-shaped handles, with wisteria design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware

Edo period, 17th c.20th c.

S4S5

Tea bowl with birds and flowers design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma wareHotei in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware

20th c.20th c.

S6S7

Gourd-shaped dish with gourd design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma wareIncense burner with handle, overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware

20th c.20th c.

S8 Sweets containers with paulownia crests design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware 20th c.S9

S10

Crane-shaped dishes, overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware

Lidded bowls with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware20th c.20th c.

S11S12

Plates with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma wareDishes with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware

20th c.

20th c.S13 Plates with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware 20th c.

Chin Jukan kilnChin Jukan kiln

Chin Jukan kilnChin Jukan kiln

Chin Jukan kilnChin Jukan kiln

Title Artist PeriodNo.

S14S15

Sake cups with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma wareSake cups with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware

20th c.

20th c.S16 Bowls with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware 20th c.

Chin Jukan kiln

Chin Jukan kilnChin Jukan kiln