A guardian king, approx. 900–1000
A guardian king, Heian period (794–1185), approx. 900–1000. Japan. Wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B67S1.
A guardian king, Heian period (794–1185), approx. 900–1000. Japan. Wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B67S1.
A True Picture of the Steamship Powhatan; A Ship Generally Called a Steam Frigate..., from the Black Ship Scroll, Edo period (1615-1868); approx. 1854. Japan. Handscroll segment mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and colors on paper. Museum purchase with assistance from the Japan Society of Northern California, 2012.60.2.
Abbreviated Map of All the World's Nations, approx. 1800-1850. Japan. Woodblock print; ink on paper. Gift to honor the Reverend Hodo Tobase, 2010.452.
America: Depiction of an American Ship and Portraits of the First Ambassador Perry and the Deputy Ambassador Adams, by, Shinsei (Japanese, 1850's), 1854. Ink and colors on paper. Bequest of Marshall Dill, F2001.23.1.
America: Van Reed (Amerika koku, Uen riito) from Picture of the Residence of a Foreign Merchant in Yokohama (Yokohama torai isho juka no zu), by Hashimoto Sadahide (Japanese (1807-1873)), 1861. Ink and colors on paper. Fred M. and Nancy Livingston Levin, The Shenson Foundation in memory of Ben and A. Jess Shenson, 2006.7.
Archery practice, by Shibayama Hirotoyo (1673–1723). Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Hanging scroll, ink and colors on silk. The Avery Brundage Collecton, B65D2.
Arrival of a Portuguese ship, one of a pair (Nanban screens), Six panel folding screen, 1620-1640. Japan. Ink, colors, and gold on paper, The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D77+.
This scene illustrates an episode from the chapter, “The End of the Life of Kiso Yoshinaka,” in The Tale of the Heike, a thirteenth-century recounting of the wars between two powerful clans, the Heike and the Genji (also called the Taira and the Minamoto). By the time this painting was made, important episodes from The Tale of the Heike such as this one were widely familiar and had become popular subjects for paintings.
Battles at Ichi-no-tani Mountain and Yashima, from Tale of the Heike, approx. 1650–1700. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Six-panel screen, ink and colors on gold. The Avery Brundage Collection, B63D8+.
Beauty under the cherries at Ryodaishi Hall, probably Ando Hiroshige III (Japanese, 1843-1894), approx. 1870-1894. Hanging scroll; ink and colors on paper. Gift of Jim Myers, 2006.36.
Boy's long-sleeved kimono, approx. 1868–1912. Cotton with freehand resist-dyed decoration. Japan. Gift of Gloria Granz Gonick, F2004.23.45
Buddhist bell, by Tachibana Kyubei, 1532. Japan. Bronze. Transfer from the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. Gift of William Goodman, B84B2.
Courtesan punting Daruma from China to Japan on reed leaves, by Okumura Masanobu (Japanese (1686-1764)), 1706- 1764. Japan. Woodblock print; ink and colors on paper. Gift of the Grabhorn Ukiyo-e Collection, 2005.100.8.
Crane standing near succulent plants, one of a set of six paintings, in the style of Ito Jakuchu (Japanese), approx, 1775–1850. Ink on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D144 (r), B60D143 (l).
Daikoku, god of wealth, and his mallet, by Kokoku (Japanese (active mid 1800s)), approx. 1825–1875. Japan. Stained wood with lacquer; inlaid tortoise shell, gold, and ivory. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y72.
Dancer, Sambaso, by Hojitsu (Japanese ?–1871), approx. 1800-1900. Netsuke; Ivory. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y621.
Daruma (Bodhidarma) yawning, by Tokoku (Japanese (born 1846)), 1850-1940. Japan. Netsuke; wood and ivory. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y68.
Dog chasing (inuoumono), approx. 1640. Japan. Early Edo period (1615–1868). Pair of six-panel screens; ink, colors, and gold on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D1 and B60D2.
Ebisu, god of merchants and fishermen, with sea bream pull toy, by Kigyoku (Japanese), approx. 1800-1900. Japan. Stained wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y465.
Episode from the story of the Soga brothers (soga monogatari), one of a pair, 1615-1868. Japan. Six panel folding screen; ink, colors and fold on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D5.
Fan-shaped box with the Eight Views of Omi (Lake Biwa), Meiji period (1868-1912)-Taisho period (1912-1926). Japan. Lacquered wood with makie (sprinkled metallic powder) decoration; silver. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60M255. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Female Shinto spirit, Heian period (794–1185) or Kamakura period (1185–1333), approx. 1100–1200. Japan. Wood with traces of pigment. Transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Mrs. Herbert Fleishacker, B69S36.
Festival of Sumiyoshi Shrine, one of a pair, 1650–1700. Six panel folding screen; ink, colors and gold on paper. Transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Mrs. Herbert Fleishacker, B69D58.
Festivities of the Twelve Months, approx. 1700-1800. Japan. Handscroll; ink and colors on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B86D19.
Fire procession costume, approx. 1700–1900. Japan. Silk, linen, and arrowroot (kuzu). The Avery Brundage Collection, 1991.137.
The first man across the Uji River and the battle of Awazugahara, From The Tale of the Heike, one of a pair, late 1600s. Japan. Six panel folding screen; ink, colors and gold on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D60+.
Fish Market at Nihon Bridge (Nihonbashi uoichi) from Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho), by Ando Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858). 1615–1868. Woodblock print; ink and watercolor on paper. Bequest of Frances Estelle Booth Page, 1999.26.
Flowers and Birds of the Twelve Months, one of a pair (1703), by Yamamoto Soken (1683-1706). Japan. Six panel folding screen; Ink and colors on silk. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D82+.1.
Fresh water jar in the form of a wooden bucket, 1625–1635. Made in China for Japanese patrons. Porcelain with underglaze blue. Asian Art Museum, Gift of Roy Leventritt, B69P95L.
Fresh water jar, approx.1573–1615. Japan; Mie prefecture. Iga ware, stoneware with natural ash glaze. Museum Purchase, B68P4.
Futon cover with turtles and family crest, Meiji period (1868-1912). Japan. Indigo-dyed cotton with stencil-applied and hand drawn paste-resist (tsutsugaki) decoration. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Newsom, B74M3.
Gourd-shaped incense container, 1625–1675. Attributed to Nonomura Ninsei (active 1625–1675). Japan; Kyoto. Kyoto ware, stoneware with underglaze iron-oxide decoration. Museum Purchase, B74P5.
Virudhaka (Japanese: Zochoten), Buddhist Guardian King of the South and Dhritarashtra (Japanese: Jikokuten), Buddhist Guardian King of the East. Heian Period (794-1185), approx. 950-1000. Japan. Wood and pigments. The Avery Brundage Collection, B6S318+.
Haniwa in the form of a warrior, approx. 300–552. Japan; excavated at Fujioka, Gunma Prefecture. Kofun period (300–552). Earthenware. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S204.
Hawk on oak tree, by Soga Nichokuan (Japanese, active approx. 1624–1658), approx. 1630–1650. Hanging scroll; Ink on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D18.
Samurai helmet with a half-face mask, approx. 1615–1650. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Iron, leather, laminated paper, lacquer, and textile. Gift of Dr. William A. Galeno, B87M22.
Herons and reeds, attributed to Yamamoto Baiitsu (1783-1856). Japan; Edo Period (1615-1868). Hanging Scroll; ink and colors on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B65D14.
Hexagonal kettle (kama) with design of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, by Seishin (Japanese), approx. 1500–1700. Japan; Kyoto. Iron, copper alloys. The Avery Brundage Collection, B69M11.A-.B.
In the Snow at Tsukahara on Sado Island (Sashu Tsukahara setchu) from The Illustrated and Abridged Biography of the Founder [Nichiren] (Koso goichidai ryakuzu), by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861). Japan. Woodblock print; ink and colors on paper. Gift of the Grabhorn Ukiyo-e Collection, 2005.100.118.
Incense Container with design of plovers, 1500–1600. Japan. Muromachi period (1392–1573). Lacquered wood and sea shell. Gift by transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, B85M14.
Inro with map of Japan, 1670-1722. By Shiomi Masanari (Japanese, 1647 - approx. 1722), Lacquered wood with sprinkled metallic powder (maki-e) decoration. Gift of Dr. Joseph Kushner, 2014.6. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Inro-Turtles and Crab, approx. 1800-1900. By Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891). Lacquered wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y1560.
Jittoku, approx. 1615-1700, Kanu Tan'yu (1602-1674). Japan; Edo Period (1615-1868). Hanging scroll; ink on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B65D11.
Kanzan (Hanshan), by Tobai (Japanese), approx. 1500-1625. Japan. Hanging scroll; ink and light colors on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D39+.a.
Karasu Tengu (crowlike deity) mask, approx. 1800-1850. Japan. Netsuke; ivory with dark detail staining, inlaid metal. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y811.
Katsura River Style Flower Basket, approx. 1870-1920. By Iizuka Hosai I (1851-1916). Bamboo (madake), selected techniques: twill plaiting, diamond twill base. Lloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection, 2006.3.49.
Kimono-shaped veil (kazuki) with large chrysanthemum crest, Edo period (1615-1868), approx. 1775 -1868. Japan. Ramie with hand-drawn paste resist dyeing. Acquisition made possible by Alexandra and Dennis Lenehan and Gorretti Lo Lui, 2012.4.
Kobeiki (Journal of a Ship's Voyage to America), volume II, by Kimura Tetsuta (Japanese, 1830-1862), 1860. Diary; Book; ink on paper. Gift of Frank S.Bayley, 2010.6.
Landscape with Yueyang Pavilion (1802), by Aoki Shukuya (died 1802). Japan; Edo period (1615-1868). Two panel folding screen; Ink and colors on gold. Gift and Purchase from the Harry G.C. Packard Collection Charitable Trust in honor of Dr. Shujiro Shimada; The Avery Brundage Collection, 1991.69.
Large plate with map of Japan, 1800-1868. Japan; Arita region, Saga prefecture. Porcelain with cobalt decoration. The Avery Brundage Collection, B72P1.
Laughing Budai (Japanese: Hotei), by Masaharu (Japanese), approx. 1800-1900. Japan. Netsuke; ivory with detail staining. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y651.
Li Bai viewing the waterfall at Mt. Lu, by Soami (1485–1525), approx. 1500-1525. Japan. Hanging scroll; ink on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B62D11.
Life of the Great Master Kobo of Mount Koya (Koyadaishi Gyojo-zue), Volume 4, approx. 1300-1400. Japan. Handscroll; ink and colors on paper. Gift of the Asian Art Foundation, B67D17.
Map of Shimoda Port, from the Black Ship Scroll, Edo period (1615-1868); approx. 1854. Japan. Hanging scroll; handscroll segment mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and colors on paper. Museum purchase with assistance from the Japan Society of Northern California, 2012.60.1.
Matchlock gun (teppo). Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Iron, wood, and ivory. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William Wedemyer, 2004.38.
Matchlock pistol (bajozutsu). Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Iron, wood, lacquer, gold, and silver. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William Wedemyer, 2004.39.
Military camp jacket (jinbaori; front and back shown), 1700–1868. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Brocade, wool, fur, and ivory buttons. Gift by transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 1988.38.
Military leader's fan. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Bronze. The Avery Brundage Collection, B62M37.
Mt. Fuji and the beach at Miho. 1666. By Kano Tan'yu (1602-1674). Six panel folding screen. Ink, colors and gold on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B63D7.B.
Mount Fuji and the beach at Miho no Matsubara, Edo period (1615-1868). By Shiba Kokan (Japanese, 1738 - 1818). Hanging scroll; Ink and colors on silk. The Avery Brundage Collection, B65D20. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Mountain landscape, one of a pair 1812 (ninth year of Bunka), by Noro Kaiseki. Japan; Edo period (1615–1868). Six panel folding screen; Ink and colors on gold. Gift and Purchase from the Harry G.C. Packard Collection Charitable Trust in honor of Dr. Shujiro Shimada; The Avery Brundage Collection, 1991.66.2.
Mt. Fuji Viewed from the Imai Ferry on the Tone River, Shimosa Province, by Shiba Kokan, (Japanese (1738-1818)), 1812. Japan. Hanging scroll; oil on silk. Gift of Junkichi Mayuyama, B66D18.
Mt. Fuji, approx. 1834-1846, by Kano Seisen'in (Japanese, 1796 - 1846), Hanging scroll; Ink and colors on silk, Gift of Edith Fried, 2005.59. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Music, by Utagawa Toyoharu (Japanese, 1735–1814). Ink and colors on paper. Asian Art Museum, Gift of the Grabhorn Ukiyo-e Collection, 2005.100.59. Photograph © Asian Art Museum.
Netsuke in the form of circular ink cake with peach and waves, by Koma Bunsai (Japanese (1811–871)), Edo period, approx. 1800–1900. Japan. Netsuke; Lacquered wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y1414.
Noh robe with design of butterflies, pampas grass, and clouds, 1800–1868. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Silk with gold. Asian Art Museum, 2003.10.
Octopus looming over monkey (from the folktale "Ryujin the Dragon King"), approx. 1800–1900. Japan. Netsuke; stained wood with inlaid horn. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y807.
Painting of the Buddhist monk Daruma. By Hirafuku Hyakusui (1877–1933) with inscription by Nakamura Fusetsu (1866–1943). Japan. Hanging scroll. Ink on paper with red paste name seals. Inscription: “Pointing directly to the human heart. Examine yourself. Become the Buddha.” Gift of Mrs. Hugh M. Williamson, 1990.4.2.
Pair of architectural carvings of wind and thunder deities, Fujin and Raijin, Edo period (1615-1868), 1600-1700. Japan. Architectural element; wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S2+ and B60S3+.
Palace and horserace at Kamo Shrine, approx. 1615–1650. Six panel folding screen; ink, colors and gold on paper. Japan. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D81.
Palanquin, 1800–1868. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Lacquer, gold and mother of pearl on wood, and metal. Gift of Norma C. and Jack D. Tomlinson, B85M7.
Paris, France from Famous Places of the World, by Utagawa Yoshitora (Japanese, active 1836-1866), 1862. Woodblock print; Oban triptych; Ink and colors on paper. Gift of Mr. Richard Gump, B81D7.a-.c.
Peach Blossom Idyll (1700–1800), by Ike Gyokuran (1728–1784). Hanging scroll; Ink and colors on paper. Museum purchase, B76D3.
Peach-shaped helmet (kabuto) with rabbit crest and face guard (menpo), Edo period (1615-1868); approx. 1615–1800. Japan. Iron, lacquer, horsehair, braided silk. Gift of The Campbell Family, 2011.45.1.2.
"Picture of Dutch Women Raising a Wineglass and Caring for a Child" from Life Drawings of People of Foreign Nations, by Sadahide (Japanese, approx. 1807-1978), 1861. Ink and colors on paper. Gift of Mr. Richard Gump, B81D15.
Picture of Steam Locomotive Trains in Tokyo, by Utagawa Yoshitora (Japanese, active 1836–1870s), approx. 1868–1875. Woodblock print; triptych; Ink and colors on paper. Gift of Mr. Richard Gump, B81D1.a-.c.
Powdered tea container (chaire), Momoyama period (1573-1615). Japan, Aichi prefecture. Stoneware with iron-oxide glaze. Transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, B85P11. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Rabbit and Moon, by Watanabe Shotei (Japanese, 1851–1918). Hanging scroll; Ink and colors on silk. Gift of Jeanne G. O'Brien in memory of James E. O'Brien, 1993.44.
River creature kappa with gourd on catfish, approx. 1800-1900. Japan. Ivory with derail staining; inlaid mother-of-pearl. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y611.
Suit of armor. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Black lacquered iron plates, leather, textile, and silk cord. Gift of Mr. R.P. Schwerin, B74M7.
Important Cultural Property (1 piece). Helmet, body-front, sleeve-front. Muromachi period/15th century. Donated by Akita Kazusue, Tokyo National Museum, F-20153. Image courtesy of Tokyo National Museum.
Scene from The Storehouse of Loyalty (Chushingura), 1806, by Hokusai (1760–1849). Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Woodblock print, ink and colors on paper. Gift of Japanese Prints from the Collection of Emmeline Johnson, Donated by Oliver and Elizabeth Johnson, 1994.45.
Scenes from The Tale of Genji, one of a pair (1615–1868). Japan. Six panel folding screen; Ink, colors and gold on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D46+.
Seasonal flowers (one of a set of three), approx. 1750-1825. Japan. Hanging scroll; Ink and colors on paper. The Avery Brundage Collection, B62D47.1-2. Photographs © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Seasonal stories, 1882. Japan. Woodblock print; ink and colors on paper. Gift of Toshiro Nakayama, 2010.208.
Seated Buddha Amitabha (Japanese: Amida). Japan. Heian period (794–1185). Lacquer and gold on wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S10+.
Segawa Kikunojo III as a heron maiden (sagi musume) in the snow, by Katsukawa Shunsho (Japanese, 1726-1792). Woodblock print; ink and colors on paper. Gift of the Grabhorn Ukiyo-e Collection, 2005.100.51.
Set of twelve incense containers, 1900–1950. Lacquer by Suzuki Hyosaku I (1874–1943), decoration by twelve artists. Japan. Lacquer on wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60M295a-l.
Short sword (wakizashi) and Long sword (katana) with blade mountings. Japan. Muromachi period (1333–1573). Forged and tempered steel, sharkskin, black lacquer, gold on bronze. The Avery Brundage Collection, B64W7 and B64W8.
Splashed Ink Landscape. By Soga Sojo (active 1490–approx.1512). Japan. Hanging scroll. Ink on paper. Gift and purchase from the Harry G. C. Packard Collection Charitable Trust in honor of Dr. Shujiro Shimada, 1991.63.
Stirrups (abumi), by Iijima Seizaemon. Japan; Hino, Goshu province. Edo period (1615–1868). Iron with silver inlay and lacquer. Gift by transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, B69M51.
Tale of the Soga Brothers, approx. 1700-1868. Japan. Ink and colors on paper with gold leaf. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60D6.
Taming the Ox, by Sekkyakushi, active in early 1400s. Japan. Muromachi period (1333–1573). Hanging scroll, ink on paper. Transfer from the Fine Arts Museum, Gift of Ney Wolfskill Fund, B69D46.
Tanuki (raccoon dog) in robes of a Buddhist priest, by Anraku? (Japanese), approx. 1800-1900. Netsuke; wood with inlaid ivory and horn. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y352.
Tanuki (raccoon dog) Monk, by Anraku approx. 1800-1900. Japan. Netsuke; wood, ivory, horn. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y357.
Tanuki (raccoon dog) that turned into a tea kettle (from the folktale Bunbuku Chagama), by Mitsuyuki (Japanese), 1850-1950. Japan. Netsuke; ivory with detail staining. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y78.
Tanuki (racoon dog) with Wine Bottle, by Masakazu (Japanese; 1839-1894), approx. 1800-1900. Japan. Netsuke; ivory and horn. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y871.
Taoist immortal Qin Gao (Japanese: Kinko Sennin) riding a carp, by Kosen (active early 1990s), approx. 1900-1925. Japan. Netsuke; ivory with detail staining; inlaid horn. The Avery Brundage Collection, B70Y369.
Tea bowl, 1865-1915, by Miura Chikusen (Japanese, 1854-1915), Glazed stoneware, Gift of Lucius H. Horiuchi in honor of Ronald Alexander MacMillan, Esq., a former senior Department of State official and civic leader (brother of Maynard Cooke Horiuchi); and his wife, Sue McCune MacMillan, educator and Philanthropist, 1990.222, Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Tea bowl with dragon roundels, 1615–1700. By Nonomura Ninsei (1625–1675). Stoneware with polychrome enamel decoration. Gift of the Connoisseurs' Council and Bruce and Betty Alberts, 1991.230.
Tea bowl with standing crane design (gohon tachizuru), approx. 1603. Japan. Glazed stoneware with iron and slip inlay. The Avery Brundage Collection, B72P17.
Tea bowl with the poetic name Summer Festival Music. Attributed to Raku Sonyu (fifth-generation Raku family; 1664–1716). Japan; Kyoto. Raku ware, glazed earthenware. Asian Art Museum, Gift of William S. Picher, B76P5.
Tea scoop (chashaku), approx. 1600-1652. By approx. 1600-1652. Bamboo. Lloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection, 2006.3.589. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
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The American merchant Eugene Van Reed, by Hashimoto Sadahide (Japanese, 1807-1873), 1861. Ink and colors on silk. Transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Mrs. Noble T. Biddle, 2001.8.
The bodhisattva Samantabhadra (Japanese: Fugen Bosatsu), 1200-1300. Japan. Kamakura period (1185-1333). Ink, colors, and gold on silk. The Avery Brundage Collection, B66D2. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
The Buddhist deity Achala Vidyaraja (Fudo Myoo), Heian period (794-1185), 1000-1100. Japan. Colors on wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S146+.
The five sons of Dou Yanshan, 1808, by Tani Buncho (Japanese, 1763 - 1868), Hanging scroll; Ink and colors on paper, In celebration of Mrs. Clarice Chuang Szeto's 70th birthday from her children, James, Thomas, Clarice, Sylvester, and Anthony, 1991.132. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
The Urami Waterfall in Niko, Picture of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces, August, 1853, by Ando Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797 - 1858), Woodblock print; Ink and colors on paper, Gift of Japanese Prints from the Collection of Emmeline Johnson. Donated by Oliver and Elizabeth Johnson, 1994.48. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Today's Special Series Title: 31 Flavors Invading Japan, by Masami Teraoka (Japanese, born 1936), 1982. Woodblock print; colors and watercolor on Hosho paper. Acquisition made possible by Richard Beleson and Kim Lam Beleson, 2004.22.
Traveling chest, 1800–1868. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Lacquer and gold on wood; metal fittings, locks, and handles. Gift of Norma C. and Jack D. Tomlinson, 1991.127.
Twelve views of West Lake, approx. 1740-1776, by Ike Taiga (1723-1776). Japan; Edo period (1615-1868). Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink and light colors on paper. Gift of Asian Art Foundation, B65D51.
War fan (gunsen), 1800–1850. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868). Iron, bamboo, paper, colors, and lacquer. Bequest of Frank D. Stout, F1998.40.2.5.
White phoenix on a pine tree (approx. 1920-1940), by Kamisaka Sekka (1866–1942). Japan. Hanging scroll; ink and colors on silk. The Avery Brundage Collection, 1995.50
Willow Tree, approx. 1800-1900. By Otagaki Rengetsu (1791–1875). Japan. Hanging scroll, ink on paper. Gift of the Connoisseur’s Council and J. Sanford and Constance Miller, The Avery Brundage Collection, 1990.213
Wood Gatherer, by James Jean (Taiwanese, born 1979), 2008. Blue pencil and digital print. Gift of Yoko Woodson, 2009.3.1-2.
Writing box (suzuribako), 1800–1900. Japan. Edo period (1615–1868) to Meiji period (1868–1912). Gold, silver, and lacquer on wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B75M1b.
Writing box with lid decorated with a duck and reeds (1700-1900). Japan; Edo period (1615–1868). Lacquered wood. The Avery Brundage Collection, B69M29.