Art of the Samurai at the Met

JeffS · 16th December 2009, 01:32 AM

For those interested, Art of the Samurai.

I was at the Met briefly to meet some family members so just got to do a quick walk through, but it is an amazing collection. I'll have to go back to spend more time there.

Maskell · 16th December 2009, 03:31 AM

I was there this past Saturday with 5 other members of the Boston Token-Kai, Ogawa San gave our club a private tour, unfortunately a lot of our members couldn't make it, busy time of the year. We also went NOV 8, the day they gave the lectures, at least 15 members made it then. Incredible stuff, the best of the best, many national treasures swords, armor etc. These items have never come together before, even in Japan. If any of the forum members can make it, it will be well worth their time.
Best,
Maskell
Jerry

sirupate · 17th December 2009, 10:18 AM

I wish they would do something like that in the UK, sounds like a great exhibition.

Mark · 17th December 2009, 06:52 PM

How about that! I had approached the Met a few years ago to see if they would be interested in hosting a repeat of the Art of Steel exhibition and was told it was not their "thing." It probably had more to do with my lack of credentials than the subject matter.

Nice exhibit.

16th December 2009, 01:32 AM	#1
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 342	Art of the Samurai at the Met For those interested, Art of the Samurai. I was at the Met briefly to meet some family members so just got to do a quick walk through, but it is an amazing collection. I'll have to go back to spend more time there.

16th December 2009, 03:31 AM	#2
Maskell Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 38	I was there this past Saturday with 5 other members of the Boston Token-Kai, Ogawa San gave our club a private tour, unfortunately a lot of our members couldn't make it, busy time of the year. We also went NOV 8, the day they gave the lectures, at least 15 members made it then. Incredible stuff, the best of the best, many national treasures swords, armor etc. These items have never come together before, even in Japan. If any of the forum members can make it, it will be well worth their time. Best, Maskell Jerry

17th December 2009, 10:18 AM	#3
sirupate Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 373	I wish they would do something like that in the UK, sounds like a great exhibition.

17th December 2009, 06:52 PM	#4
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	How about that! I had approached the Met a few years ago to see if they would be interested in hosting a repeat of the Art of Steel exhibition and was told it was not their "thing." It probably had more to do with my lack of credentials than the subject matter. Nice exhibit.