Nezu Bijutsukan shin zōhinsen

Abstract

"The newest catalogue, Masterpieces from the Nezu Collection, New Edition, will consist of twelve volumes, organized by field. The information in it will reflect recent research and will be presented in a straightforward, accessible manner. Since our concept is that the content of these volumes will be made available to the world as a digital archive, all the descriptions of works will be translated into English, another distinctive feature of this catalogue. Volume 8, Archaeological Artifacts, presents artifacts included in Decorative Art, volume 4 of Catalogue of Selected Masterpieces from the Nezu Collection, reorganized as an independent category, with new works added. In addition to the Square He with Taotie Design and the Double-Ram Zun, both Important Cultural Properties, and other Shang and Zhou bronzes, this volume includes a selection of 101 works from a wide variety of works, including Chinese mirrors, bone tools, tools made from jade and other gems, tiles, and metal objects"-- Preface, Kōichi Nezu (page [e-3]).