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Japan (Rooms 92-94)

The Mitsubishi Corporation Japanese galleries

1000 BC – present

Continuity and change have shaped Japanese material culture since ancient times. Through extensive cultural exchange, Japan has become a thriving modern, high-technology society whilst continuing to celebrate many elements of its traditional culture.

The art, religion, entertainment and everyday life of emperors, courtiers and townspeople can be explored in Rooms 92-94 through objects dating from Ancient Japan to the Modern period. Artefacts range from porcelain and Samurai warrior swords, to woodblock prints and twentieth century Manga comic books. Historic tea ceremony wares can also be seen, alongside a reconstruction of a traditional tea house.

 

 

Fudo Myo-OSamurai armour

Porcelain elephantsHaniwa


Image captions (clockwise from top left):

Wooden figure of Fudô Myô-Ô, Heian period, 12th century AD

Set of armour, Momoyama period, late 16th century (cuirass and sleeves; Edo period, 17th century (helmet), 18th-19th century (remainder)

Haniwa, Kofun period, 6th century AD

Pair of porcelain model elephantsEdo period, late 17th century AD

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