TOKYO - This exhibition presents 54 Chinese lacquerware pieces from the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, which have rarely been shown before. These are all precious and rare works. We hope that this exhibition will spark interest in Chinese lacquerware among many people. Chapter 2 will feature Japanese lacquerware and incense utensils from the museum's collection.

April 14th (Tuesday) - June 28th (Sunday), 2026

Rhinoceros Skin Box, Southern Song Dynasty, 13th Century, Private Collection.

"Peacock and vermillion round tray", Yuan dynasty, 14th century, private collection.

Dragon and Phoenix Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Long Tray, Yuan Dynasty, 14th Century, Private Collection.

Preface to the Kokin Wakashū (Collection of Ancient and Modern Japanese Poems), by Fujiwara no Sadazane, Heian period, 12th century, collection of the Ōkura Shūkokan Museum.

"Chōseiden Makie Handbox" Kamakura period, 13th-14th century, Collection of Ōkura Shūkokan Museum.

"Ten-piece Incense Box with Pine, Bamboo, and Plum Blossom Design in Makie Lacquerware" Edo period, 18th-19th century, Collection of the Okura Shukokan Museum.