drnhmini – 國史館 http://exhib.drnh.gov.tw Fri, 09 Mar 2018 06:47:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.1 http://exhib.drnh.gov.tw/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cropped-logo-32x32.png drnhmini – 國史館 http://exhib.drnh.gov.tw 32 32 a-3加利福尼亞州．洛杉磯市 的複本 http://exhib.drnh.gov.tw/en/a-03/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 05:29:35 +0000 http://exhib.drnh.gov.tw/?p=3505

The full view of the case opened. The picture on the key bit on the left-hand side of the key to the city is the façade for the Los Angeles City Hall. Vice President Yen Chia-kan visited the USA in 1967 and received the key to the city from Mayor Sam Yorty at the Los Angeles International Airport on May 21.

Key to the City of Los Angeles, California

The Yen Chia-kan Collection
Received in 1967

 Los Angeles is the county seat of Los Angeles County, California, with the population of nearing 4,000,000. It is the second largest city in the USA.

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Front of the cloisonné plate with the name of the producer is on the right bottom rim. Back of the cloisonné plate.

Type：Cloisonné Enamelware
Name：Shippo Cloisonné Plate “Cherry Blossom”
Producer：Yoshida Takeshi
Origin：Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture

The Chen Shui-bian Collection
Received in 2004

Shippo, literally meaning seven treasures, originated from the seven treasures in the Buddhist scriptures such as gold, silver, lapis lazuli, agate…etc., is Japanese name for metalworking technique for cloisonné enamelware, that melts the glaze with high temperature and forms the decoration of the original metal figure, and the forms of which are of similarity to the Chinese enamels.

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The tea canister set and special wooden box. Parts of the tea canister set.

Type：Craft of Cherry Bark
Name：Tea Canister “Grape”
Producer：Unknown
Origin：Semboku City, Akita Prefecture

The Chen Shui-bian Collection
Received in 2007

 The Craft of Cherry Bark “Kabazaiku” originated from the Kakunodate area of Semboku City, Akita Prefecture. The technique processed the bark of the old cherry tree with high temperature and pressed it into shape. The products have high performance on damp-proofing and can be used as containers or decorations.

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The glass wine pot and wine cup set. The cover of the special wooden box.


Type：Edo Kiriko Glassware
Name：Glass Wine Pot Set “Splendor”
Producer：Unknown
Origin：Tokyo Metropolis

The Ma Ying-jeou Collection
Received in 2013

“Edo” is the old name of Tokyo, Japan. Edo Kiriko had its rise in the 19th century Tokyo, which is the processing technique for glass that applies methods of carving and grinding on the surface of glassware to create the decorative design.

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The iron teapot with dewdrop patterns on the surface. Bottom of the iron teapot. Close-up side view of the iron teapot with the name of the producer.

Type：Nanbu Ironware
Name：Iron Teapot
Producer：Yaegashi Ryo
Origin：Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture

The Chen Chien-jen Collection
Received in 2016

The name of “Nanbu” can be traced back to the significant samurais family, the Nanbu clan, in Northeast Japan since the 12th century. Iwate Prefecture that produces Nanbu Ironware possesses iron ore quality, and the raw material is easily accessible, together with the protection and promotion from the dominants, the iron-casting technologies are incredibly advanced.

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Front of the lacquered plate. On the right bottom rim is the name of the producer. Back of the lacquered plate.

Type：Echizen Lacquerware
Name：Lacquered Plate “The Scenery of Mt. Fuji”
Producer：Tomita Tateyama
Origin：Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture

The Ma Ying-jeou Collection
Received in 2015

 “Echizen” is the ancient name for the eastern area of Fukui Prefecture. The lacquered plate depicts Mt. Fuji and its reflection in the water with the skill of “Makie,” which is the skill utilizing the lacquer viscosity to attach coatings such as gold and silver powder on the surface of wares.

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Front of the Sake cup and the special wooden box. Side view of the Sake cup. Bottom of the Sake cup.

Type：Aizu Lacquerware
Name：Lacquered Sake Cup “Cherry Blossom”
Producer：Unknown
Origin：Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture

The Ma Ying-jeou Collection
Received in 2012

“Aizu” refers to the western area of Fukushima Prefecture. In Japanese, “Sakazuki” refers to cup specifically used for Japanese Sake, which might be used in Shintō sacrifices ceremonies or rituals. The Sake cup “Sakazuki” employed the master technique of “Keshikinji” that apply micro gold powder on the surface of the ware.

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Front of the lacquered round tray. Side view of the lacquered round tray.

Type：Ryukyuan Lacquerware
Name：Lacquered Round Tray “Shuri Castle”
Producer：Unknown
Origin：Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture

The Vincent C. Siew Collection
Received in 2011

 The picture on the lacquered round tray is the main palace hall of Shuri Castle, which was destroyed during WWII and had been rebuilt. Shuri was the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and its remains were listed as one of the World Heritage by UNESCO.

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The lacquered Sake cup set and special wooden box. Bottom of the Sake cup. The pattern of “Komanuri” is clear for view.

Type：Kyoto Lacquerware
Name：Lacquered Sake Cup Set “Bajōhai”
Producer：Unknown
Origin：Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

The Chen Shui-bian Collection
Received in 2005

“Bajōhai” is the Japanese Sake cups with longer foot (called “Kōdai” in Japanese) that allows samurais to grab the cup and drink Sake during horse rides. The outside of the Sake cups applied the skill of “Komanuri” that used colored lacquer to form concentric circles.

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The lacquered rice bowl set. The cover of the special wooden box. Bottom of the lacquered rice bowl.

Type：Yamanaka Lacquerware
Name：Lacquered Rice Bowl Set “Calabash”
Producer：Unknown
Origin：Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture

The Chen Shui-bian Collection
Received in 2003

 Yamanaka Lacquerware originated from the Yamanaka-onsen Hot Spring in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the timber of quality is produced, and the carpenter skills are advanced, which are beneficial to the manufacture of “Kiji” (the original wooden figure before being lacquered).

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