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Autumnal Designs in Maki-e
Tokyo National Museum
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The 'Seven Flowers of Autumn' is a combination of plants symbolizing autumn, known to Japanese culture since the ancient times of Manyoshu (oldest Japanese poetry anthology compiled in the mid 8th century). It includes hagi (bush clover), susuki (silver grass), kuzu (arrowroot), nadeshiko (fringed pink), ominaeshi (patrinia), fujibakama (mistflower), and kikyo (Japanese bellflower). The joyous appeal of autumn has been refined over time until finally being embodied in the sentimental motif of the 'Seven Flowers' that has come to decorate many lacquerwares.The chrysanthemum as an equally popular autumn motif has been regarded as a symbol of eternal youth both in China and Japan. The tale of the boy Kikujido, who drank dew off a chrysanthemum flower and gained immortality, grew famous through noh libretti. Based on this culture, the chrysanthemum on its own, or with streams, established itself as a representative motif of maki-e design.
Schedule | Sep 1 (Wed) 2004-Dec 5 (Sun) 2004 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1000; University Students ¥500; High School Students and Under, Under 18s and Seniors 70 & Over free. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately. | ||||
| Website | http://www.tnm.jp/en/servlet/Con?pageId=B01&processId=01&event_id=799 | ||||
| Venue | Tokyo National Museum https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en | ||||
| Location | 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712 | ||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from the Koen exit of JR Ueno Station, 13 minute walk from the Main exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei line, 15 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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