"Beijing Gugong, an Exhibition of Famous Calligraphic Treasures"
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At Edo-Tokyo Museum
Media: Calligraphy
In the year of the Olympics being held in Beijing, the museum is holding a special exhibition of the textual treasures stored in the National Palace Museum, Beijing. The items on display include the Shenlongbanyinben, a copy of the Lanting Xu, one of the finest works of Wang Xizhi [the first time his work has ever been displayed overseas]. While tracing the history of these masterpieces, which are regarded as articles par excellence even among Chinese calligraphy, the viewer can also see the influence which Chinese calligraphy have had on Japan.
Schedule
From 2008-07-15 To 2008-09-15
Website
http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english/ (venue's website)
Fee
Special Exhibition only: Adults ¥1300, University & Professional School Students ¥1040, High School Students and above 65 ¥650, Combined tickets for permanent and special exhibition also available.
Venue Hours
From 9:30 To 17:30
saturdays closing at 19:30
Closed on Mondays
Note:On a Public Holiday Monday, the museum is open but closed on the following Tuesday.Opens during the Sumo matches in Ryogoku.
Access
3 minutes walk from West exit at Ryogoku station on the JR Sobu line, or 1 minute walk from exits A3, A4 on the Toei Oedo line.
Address
1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015
Phone: 03-3626-9974
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"Beijing Gugong, an Exhibition of Famous Calligraphic Treasures"</a>
Venue: Edo-Tokyo Museum
Schedule: From 2008-07-15 To 2008-09-15
Address: 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015
Phone: 03-3626-9974
