Collection

Our collection currently contains more than 100,000 works of art and design dating from ancient times to today. 2,435 of these objects are on view in the museum now. 85,129 of them are available online. There are 1,863 recent acquisitions. All of our collection records are living documents. These records are frequently revised and enhanced.

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Woman seated on a veranda (Bijin), Edo (Japanese period)

Ochiai Yoshiiku

Maboroshi Chapter 41 from the Tale of Genji: Taira no Tomomori (Maboroshi: Shin chunagon Taira no Tomomori), Edo Period

Ochiai Yoshiiku

Momiji no ga Chapter 7 from the Tale of Genji: Nuregami Chogoro (Momiji no ga: Nuregami Chogoro), Edo (Japanese period)

Three-part Japanese print of a dynamic, rocky seascape showing several fallen figures wearing colorful patterned robes. On the left, a white-robed figure’s eyes traject light towards the fallen figures.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Nitta Tadatsune and the Goddess of Mount Fuji (仁田四郎忠常富士権現に遇ふ図 Kennin sannen Minamoto no Yoriie-kyō Fuji no mikari), Edo Period

Ochiai Yoshiiku

Utsusemi: Watanabe no Tsuna Chapter 3 from the series Modern Parodies of Genji (Imayō nazaroe Genji), Edo (Japanese period)

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

The last stand of the Kusunoki at Shijō-nawate (Nanke yūshi shijō-nawate nite uchijini), Edo (Japanese period)

Ochiai Yoshiiku

Fuji-bakama Chapter 30 from the Tale of Genji: The manservant Ranpei (Fuji-bakama; Yakko Ranpei), Edo (Japanese period)

Traditional woodblock print of three women in colorful kimonos. The figure in the center is dressed in grand attire, the two other women to her sides assisting in grooming practices.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Sakaki: Omiwa (榊おみわ), Edo Period

A richly-colored Japanese woodblock two-paned print of a samurai in battle. The figure, centered on the first panel, has a stern expression and wears traditional armor, against a patterned background.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

The Wada Rebellion: Asahina Saburō Yoshihide Attacking with Fierce Courage and Strength (和田合戦　朝夷三郎義秀猛勇怪力之図 Wada kassen Asahina Saburō Yoshihide mōyū kairyoku no zu), Edo Period

Sketches of seven Japanese actors from the chest up, all looking to the left. Some look grave and others wear a wry smile. The bottom fifth of the sheet is gray with Japanese characters written in white.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Scribblings on the storehouse wall (荷宝蔵壁のむだ書 Nitakaragura kabe no mudagaki), Edo Period

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

The last stand of the Kusunoki at Shijonawate (Nanke yushi shijonawate nite uchijini), Edo (Japanese period)

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

The last stand of the Kusunoki at Shijonawate (Nanke yushi shijonawate nite uchijini), Edo (Japanese period)

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Tadatsune and the goddess of Mount Fuji (Kennin sannen Minamoto no Yoriie-kyo Fuji no mikari), Edo Period

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Walk the Plank

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Tadatsune and the goddess of Mount Fuji (Kennin sannen Minamoto no Yoriie-kyo Fuji no mikari), Edo Period

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

The last stand of the Kusunoki at Shijonawate (Nanke yushi shijonawate nite uchijini), Edo (Japanese period)

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Nitta Tadatsune and the Spirit of Mount Fuji, Edo Period

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Toyotomi Hideyoshi escapes assassination on the ship of Yojibei (Toyotomi Hideyoshi to Yojibei), Edo Period

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Plum trees at night, Edo Period

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Toyotomi Hideyoshi escapes assassination on the ship of Yojibei (Toyotomi Hideyoshi to Yojibei), Edo Period