The exhibition Journey through Asia at the Tokyo National Museum: Mythical Animal Wonderland will be on view at the Tokyo National Museum from September 14 to October 17, 2021. There are many imaginary animals in Asian culture, such as the dragon, the Qilin and the Hindu Ganesha. Titled “Mythical Animal Wonderland”, the exhibition encompasses stone carvings, ceramics, bronze mirrors, etc. Major objects on view include seated figure of Ganesha, sancai tomb guardian beast from Tang dynasty, bronze mirror with sea beast and grapevine design, blue-and-white porcelain vase with dragon design from the Yuan dynasty, cloisonné enamel You vessel with taotie design and stone lintel with makara design. The exhibition will be held in the Asian Gallery (Toyokan), which houses Asian art, artifacts and archaeological findings. The exhibition is part of the annual project “Journey through Asia at the Tokyo National Museum”. Each year, the project puts on an exhibition with objects selected according to the theme of the year, presenting the cultures of China, the Korean Peninsula, India, and other regions in Asia.
Source: iDaily Museum
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