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Articulated Dragon Hammered silver Elaborate craftsmanship gives this imaginary creature made of silver a sense of life. The body, legs, claws, and mouth are movable, allowing it to be posed in a variety of ways. By Satomi Shigeyoshi (born 1843) Tokyo National Museum

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[Haori] (Kabuki costume) Target and arrow design on light green satin ground Edo period, 19th century Gift of Ms. Takagi Kiyo Tokyo National Museum

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[Kariginu] Noh Costume Design of paulownias and phoenixes on a purple ground The [kariginu], originally a hunting cloak for aristocrats, was later also worn by warriors of high rank. In Noh theater, it is the most formal and regal type of costume." Edo period, 18th century Tokyo National Museum

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Fragment of Embroidery Phoenix motif Embroidered silk Early Tang dynasty (China) or Asuka-Nara period (Japan), 7th-8th century Tokyo National Museum

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Copper three-pronged pestle Nara period 8th century Nara National Museum

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A charming box well carved with three large lotus leaves, each with aquatic animals hiding below. The lid is carved as a further lotus leaf with terrapin knop. Japan's Meiji period, Japan. 14 x 11 x 10 cms Brandt Asian Art

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A Buddhist painting of the Amida Buddha, on a brocade mount.

Japan Edo period Image size 90cms x 30cms

Brandt Asian Art

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Detail of A Tsutsugaki Futonji created with free-hand rice-paste resist on indigo-dyed hand-woven cotton. 1868-1911, Japan. Yorke Antique Textiles

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“Hinode” hibori yukata.  Image via g2slp of Flickr. hinode. It is typical for Arimatsu/Nagoya with Indigo on cotton (extra information courtesy of Walter Bruno Brix)

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Good evening!

This beautiful lady here is Japan’s representative for Miss World 2018. Her name is Kanako Date. Sounds familiar? Yes, she is a descendant of none other than Date Masamune.

She’s currently a law student in Keio University, is fluent in several languages (English, French, German, Korean), and has archery as one of her hobbies. She also has a good singing voice.

Masamune must be really proud. （○⌒▽⌒○）

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Inro Japan. Meiji period. 2 ½’’ - 6.5cm A highly unusual two compartment Inro, representing a sake bottle in simulated realgar. The bottle lacquered in red and gold imitating a silk tied cover. Brandt Asian Art

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平田薫

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Seated Horse Cast brass By Ryūbundō Yasunosuke IV (1816–84) Gift of the artist Tokyo National Museum

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Water Dropper in the Shape of a Hare Chased Cast brass Edo period, 18th–19th century Gift of Mr. Watanabe Toyotarō and Mr. Watanabe Masayuki Tokyo National Museum

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The Wisdom King Fudō Wood with pigment Heian period, 11th century Important Cultural Property Tokyo National Museum Wisdom Kings are fearsome deities who eliminate worldly desires. The face of this Wisdom King has an elegance unique to the 12th century.

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Bugaku Mask: Ama Paper Edo period, 18th-19th century Gift of Mr. Seki Yasunosuke Tokyo National Museum