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In China, the brush, ink stick, ink stone, and paper used for writing were known as the "Four Treasures of the Study." The exceptional examples of writing implements were used and enjoyed in the practice of writing and painting by the literati, who were high-ranking bureaucrats who maintained their studies for reading and writing.
Writing implements were also an essential element in the daimyo household. Chinese writing implements were mainly placed in the official chambers and decorated the space with atmosphere. This exhibition introduces the writing implements passed down in the Owari Tokugawa family and explores their charms which made the daimyo culture so colorful.

[Related Events]
1. Saturday Lecture "Chinese ink Passed Down to the Owari Tokugawa family"
Date: January 7, 2023 (Sat) 13:30-15:00 (doors open at 13:00)
Guest: Hidenori Yotsuji (Curatorial Advisor to the Tokugawa Art Museum and Professor at Nagoya University of Economics)
Venue: Auditorium
Capacity: 60 persons
2. Curator's Talk
Date: January 14, 2023 (Sat) 14:00-14:30 (doors open 13:30)
Venue: Tokugawa Art Museum Auditorium
Capacity: 60 persons *First-come-first-served basis
*Please visit the official website for more information.

Schedule

Jan 4 (Wed) 2023-Jan 29 (Sun) 2023