Asia Art Museum SF

I went for the Lords of the Samurai Exhibition, but photography was not allowed. However, it was ok in the rest of the museum

A laquer & metal writing tools box. The laquer has gold flakes embedded to give it this special appearance. For those who want to acquire this kind of art, some new and old pieces are for sale here.
Members of the upper class, men and women, would be carried around in these littlers

 

Beautifully carved statue of the Buddha

 

Bishamonten (in Japan, Tamonten): God of War and Warriors

 

The SF Asian Art Museum

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