Collection

Our collection currently contains more than 100,000 works of art and design dating from ancient times to today. 2,137 of these objects are on view in the museum now. 85,605 of them are available online. There are 2,180 recent acquisitions. All of our collection records are living documents. These records are frequently revised and enhanced.

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showing 15 works out of 55

Kawamura Kihō

Kihō’s Sketchbook (Kihō gafu), Edo (Japanese period)

Mori Shunkei 森春渓

Praying mantis and fly on vine, Edo Period

Mori Shunkei 森春渓

Grasshopper and bee, Edo (Japanese period)

Mori Shunkei 森春渓

Grasshopper and rice plant, Edo Period

Mori Shunkei 森春渓

Red dragonfly and caterpillar on plant, Edo (Japanese period)

Mori Shunkei 森春渓

Fireflies and insect on grass, Edo (Japanese period)

Mori Shunkei 森春渓

Snail caterpillar and insects, Edo Period

Mori Shunkei 森春渓

Wasps and Cicadas on Lotus, Edo (Japanese period)

Kōno Bairei

Camellia and Grey Heron (Sazanka and Aosagi)

Kitagawa Utamaro 喜多川歌麿

Hawk on Plum Branch, Edo Period

Abstract painting composed of a white background filled with geometry in primary colors, overlaid by intricate black webs, forming an organic shape. On top are streaks of blue and white.

Jackie Saccoccio

Profile (Heartbeat)

Unknown Maker, Japanese

Iwai Hanshiro IV in the role of the fox woman (yondai Iwai Hanshiro), Edo Period

Mori Shunkei 森春渓

Grasshopper and flowering squash, Edo (Japanese period)

Hasegawa Tōun

Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers with Chinese and Japanese Poems, Edo Period

An ornate crescent necklace and gold diamond-shaped pendant, featuring a symmetrical flowing arrangement of green, blue, pink, and golden floral motifs and figures in precious metals, stones and beads.

Unknown Maker, Nepalese

Necklace with Garuda and Attendants