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Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork
Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork
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Dates:March 29, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Location:Chilton II Gallery
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About the Exhibition

Marvel at the artistry and beauty of Japan’s metalworking tradition across five centuries in Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork. Through more than 90 works of art drawn from the DMA’s significant holdings and other leading collections, including The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection, Dallas, Samurai to the Imperial Court celebrates the technical mastery, innovative spirit, and aesthetic brilliance of Japanese metal artists. From samurai arms and armor to imperial court commissions, from luminous enameled vessels to sculptures of fantastical animals and figures, this exhibition showcases a dazzling array of objects shaped by centuries of imagination and craftsmanship. 

Armor (Haramaki Gusoku) with War Fan (Gunsen), Helmet by Masanobu, 18th century.jpg
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Articulated Figure of a Spiny Lobster, about 1870. Norihisa.jpg
Pair of Imperial Presentation Vases, about 1900. Sato Kazuhide.jpg
Charger with Central Panel of Daruma Scowling and Holding His Head in His Hands, about 1880. Komai Company.jpg
Vase, about 1912–1920. Hattori Tadasaburō.jpg
Iron Kettle, 15th century. Iron.jpg
Phoenix, about 1900. Hirayama Kantei.jpg
Sake Fountain, about 1825–1850. Okamura Sugaji.jpg
Vase, about 1895. Jitsumei.jpg
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Visitor Information
Gallery HoursTuesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMClosed Mondays
Audio GuideFree with admission. Available in English, Spanish, French, and German.
Guided ToursDaily at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Free with admission, no reservation required.
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible. Large-print guides and assistive listening devices available at the information desk.
PhotographyNon-flash photography permitted for personal use only.
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