List of Exhibits

List of Exhibits
February 6 - April 3, 2016
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“Hina Dolls of the Mitsui Family” is an annual exhibition marking the coming of spring in Nihonbashi. In
this exhibition, Hina dolls and miniature furniture treasured by the wives and daughters of the Mitsui family
are on display.
The exhibition features luxurious pieces once belonging to Motoko (1869-1946), the wife of Mitsui
Takamine (10th generation head of the Kita Mitsui family); Toshiko (1901-1976), 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 Hina
dolls on a 3-meter wide five-tiered stand specially made by Ōki Heizō V of Maruhei, Ōki Doll Company
in Kyoto.
Thematic exhibition “Satsuma Ware in the Mitsui Family Collection” features Satsuma ware implements
and tableware with overglaze enamels in exhibition room 7. In rooms 1-3 is a display of tea utensil
masterpieces from our collection, as well as a series of paintings called “The Seasons and Their Fashions”
by Mizuno Toshikata in room 6.
No.
Artist
Title
Period
Room 1 Tea Utensil Masterpieces of the Mitsui Family
T1 Flower vase, white porcelain
T2 Cotton reel-shaped incense container
Choson dynasty, 17th c.
Ninsei
Edo period, 17th c.
T3 Clam shell incense container, given by Tōfukumon-in
Edo period, 17th c.
T4 Square fresh water jar with dragon roundel design in overglaze enamels
Ming dynasty, 17th c.
T5 Steamer with rabbits, flowers and vining plants design in Kōchi glazes
Eiraku Hozen
Edo period, 19th c.
Meiji period
T6 Rattan tea basket, possessed by Mitsui Toshiko
Tea container with chrysanthemum and paulownia design in maki-e,
T7 ō-natsume type
Edo period, 17th c.
T8 Black lacquered tea container with spring field design in gold
Shunsai
Edo period, 19th c.
Tea bowl with higaki (mat woven with cypress-wood strips) design,
T9 red Raku ware, one of the Sanyū Nihyaku
Raku Sanyū
Edo period, 18th c.
T10 Cylindrical tea bowl with camellia design, red Raku ware
Eiraku Hozen
design by Mitsui Takayoshi Edo period, 19th c.
T11 Tea bowl with scales pattern in overglaze enamels
Ninsei
Edo period, 17th C.
T12 Tea bowl with phoenix and paulownia design in gold, Tenmoku type
Eiraku Wazen
Meiji period
T13 Fan-shaped food box with cloth weave-like design in overglaze enamels
Eiraku Wazen
Edo period, 19th c.
Raku Dōnyū
Edo period, 17th C.
Furuta Oribe
Momoyama period, 17th c.
Room 2
T14 Important Cultural Property, Tea bowl named "Nue", red Raku ware
Room 3 Jo-an, Assortment of Tea Utensils
T15 Letter addressed to Shuri
T16 Fresh water jar named "Sazare-ishi", Bizen ware
Momoyama period, 17th c.
T17 Tea caddy, Futami-de type, Ko-seto ware
Edo period, 17th c.
T18 Tea bowl, Goshomaru type
Choson dynasty, 17th c.
T19 Bamboo tea scoop
Oda Urakusai
Edo period, 17th c.
Room 4 Hina Dolls of the Mitsui Family
○ Tomoe Symbol Hina Dolls and Miniature Furniture - Possessed by Mitsui Motoko (wife of Takamine, 10th head of the Kita Mitsui Family)
H1 Five musicians
Edo period, 19th c.
H2 Guards
Edo period, 19th c.
H3 Standing Hina dolls
Edo period, 19th c.
Artist
Title
No.
Period
H4 Standing Hina dolls
Edo period, 1815
H5 Set of Hina dolls (Kyōhō-bina)
Edo period, 19th c.
Meiji period, 1895
Ōki Heizō III
H6 Set of Hina dolls (Dairi-bina)
H7 Set of Hina dolls (Dairi-bina)
Meiji period, 1884
H8 Set of silver miniature furniture
Edo-Meiji periods, 19th c.
○ Ei Symbol Hina Dolls and Miniature Furniture - donated by Ms. Asano Hisako (daughter of Takakimi, 11th head of the Kita Mitsui Family)
H9 Five-tiered stand of Hina dolls and miniature furniture
Ōki Heizō V
Shōwa period, 20th C.
○ Kochō Symbol Hina Dolls and Miniature Furniture - Possessed by Mitsui Toshiko (wife of Takakimi, 11th head of the Kita Mitsui Family)
H10 Set of miniature furniture, peony scroll design
Meiji-Taishō periods, 20th c.
H11 Set of Hina dolls
Eitokusai II
Meiji-Taishō periods, 20th c.
H12 Doll in the ichimatsu style
Eitokusai II
Taishō period, 20th c.
Room 5 Hina Dolls of the Mitsui Family
○ Tama Symbol Hina Dolls and Miniature Furniture - Possessed by Mitsui Okiko
(wife of Takahisa, 9th head of the Isarago Mitsui Family < 3rd daughter of Motoko and Takamine, 10th head of the Kita Mitsui Family >)
Ōki Heizō IV
H13 Set of Hina dolls
Meiji period, 1900
Meiji period, 20th c.
H14 Set of miniature furniture, peony scroll design
H15 Set of Hina dolls (Dairi-bina)
Kawabata Gyokuzan
Meiji period, 1900
H16 Three gods of waka poem (Waka-sanjin)
Kawabata Gyokuzan
Meiji period, 1900
H17 Kochō, traditional Japanese dance
Meiji period, 1896
H18 Court lady
Meiji period, 19-20th c.
H19 Beauty holding flower basket
Meiji period, 1900
H20 Standing beauty
Ōki Heizō IV
Meiji period, 1909
H21 Hōkoku dance
Ōki Heizō IV
Meiji period, 1898
H22 Playing children
Meiji period, 19-20th c.
H23 Set of silver miniature furniture
Edo-Meiji periods, 19th c.
No.
Title
Artist
Period
Collection/
Display
○ 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
H25 Doll in the Ichimatsu style, named “Tsubomi”
Ōki Heizō V
Hirata Gōyō II
Shōwa period, 1931 Private
collection
Private
Shōwa period, 1932 collection
M1 The Seasons and Their Fashions: Index
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c.
M2 The Seasons and Their Fashions: Parting of school-chums
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 2/6-3/6
M3 The Seasons and Their Fashions: An outing in a field
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 3/8-4/3
M4 The Seasons and Their Fashions: Keeping off cloth-moths
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 2/6-3/6
M5 The Seasons and Their Fashions: A cool breeze of evening
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 3/8-4/3
M6 The Seasons and Their Fashions: An evening blossom of Yakaisō
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 2/6-3/6
M7 The Seasons and Their Fashions: Sketching out-door
Seasons and Their Fashions:
M8 The
On a look out for a new season dress at Mitsui-gokufuten
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 3/8-4/3
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 2/6-3/6
M9 The Seasons and Their Fashions: A walk to a country cottage
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 3/8-4/3
M10 The Seasons and Their Fashions: A bright tint of maple foliage
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 2/6-3/6
M11 The Seasons and Their Fashions: A visit from a neighbor's petty favorite
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 3/8-4/3
M12 The Seasons and Their Fashions: A snowy morning
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 2/6-3/6
M13 The Seasons and Their Fashions: A walk with a pet dog
Mizuno Toshikata
Meiji period, 20th c. 3/8-4/3
Room 6 The Seasons and Their Fashions
Artist
Title
No.
Period
Room 7 Thematic Exhibition: Satsuma Ware in the Mitsui Family Collection
S1 Gourd-shaped tea caddy named "Masukagami" with carved signature "Ho" and "Ju", Satsuma ware
Edo period, 17th c.
S2 Tea caddy with handles, Satsuma ware
Edo period, 17th c.
S3 Flower vase with elephant-shaped handles, with wisteria design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
20th c.
S4 Tea bowl with birds and flowers design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
20th c.
S5 Hotei in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
20th c.
S6 Gourd-shaped dish with gourd design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
20th c.
S7 Incense burner with handle, overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
20th c.
S8 Sweets containers with paulownia crests design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
Chin Jukan kiln 20th c.
S9 Crane-shaped dishes, overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
Chin Jukan kiln 20th c.
S10 Lidded bowls with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
Chin Jukan kiln 20th c.
S11 Plates with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
Chin Jukan kiln 20th c.
S12 Dishes with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
Chin Jukan kiln 20th c.
S13 Plates with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
Chin Jukan kiln 20th c.
S14 Sake cups with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
Chin Jukan kiln 20th c.
S15 Sake cups with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
Chin Jukan kiln 20th c.
S16 Bowls with chrysanthemum design in overglaze enamels, Satsuma ware
Chin Jukan kiln 20th c.
[Floor guide]
Anterior Hall
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Reception
Room 5
Entrance
Hall
Elevator Hall
Lecture
Room
Video
Area
Room 6
Room 4
Room 7
Museum
Shop
Museum Cafe
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April 12 - June 26, 2016
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