Special Exhibition "Decorative Designs Preferred by Tea Masters - Chintz and Jingdezhen Ware"
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At Tokyo National Museum
Media: Crafts, Ceramics
n Japan there is a custom of preserving precious vessels of lacquer ware, ceramics, etc. in cloth bags, which are put in boxes and then wrapped with cloth. Fabrics used for such bags and wrappers were often imported from China or other Asian countries, and are as valuable as the vessels inside.
Inviting guests and entertaining them with tea and cuisine; planning how to decorate the room according to the season and occasion, and selecting tea bowls and other tea utensils to match - people who enjoyed the tea ceremony must have known these pleasures quite well. That is why they carefully preserved each vessel in their favorite bags or cloth.
This thematic display features imported fabric known as Hikone Sarasa and porcelain from the Jingdezhen non-imperial kiln of China, which were imported to Japan during the Momoyama (1573-1603) and Edo (1603-1868) periods and appreciated by tea masters.
Schedule
From 2008-09-09 To 2008-10-19
Fee
Adults ¥600, College Students ¥400, free for under 18 and over 65 year olds. Additional for special exhibition.
Venue Hours
From 9:30 To 17:00
Closed on Mondays
Note:Closing hour might changed depending on season. When the Monday is a Public Holiday the gallery is open on the Monday but closed on the following Tuesday.
Access
10 minutes walk from Ueno or Uguisudani Station on the JR Yamanote Line, 15 minutes walk from Ueno Station on the Ginza or Hibiya Lines or 15 minutes walk from Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei Line.
Address
13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712
Phone: 03-5777-8600
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Special Exhibition "Decorative Designs Preferred by Tea Masters - Chintz and Jingdezhen Ware"</a>
Venue: Tokyo National Museum
Schedule: From 2008-09-09 To 2008-10-19
Address: 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712
Phone: 03-5777-8600
