The Beauty of Imari Sometsuke Porcelain

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In the Edo period, much Sometsuke (white porcelain dyed with cobalt) was produced at Hizen and Arita, and then distributed via the port of Imari in Saga Prefecture to the whole of Japan. Measuring as large as 60 cm in diameter, the plates were decorated with people, animals, fish, and other lucky motifs. Their novel designs and compositions demonstrated the abundant painting talent of the era’s craftsmen. This exhibition presents around 150 Imari Sometsuke dishes, giving viewers a look at the splendor of Edo period handiwork.

Exhibited pieces to be changed on 10/21 and 11/11.

[Image: Monkey and Turtle Design]

Schedule

Sep 14 (Sat) 2013-Dec 8 (Sun) 2013

Opening Hours Information

Hours	11:00-18:00 Closes at 19:00 on Fridays.
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day.
Notice	Open on 9/16, 9/23, 10/14, and 11/4, but closed on the next days.

Fee

Venue

Sen-Oku Hakukokan Museum Tokyo
https://sen-oku.or.jp/tokyo/

Location

1-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032

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Access

4 minute walk from exit 3 at Roppongi-itchome Station on the Namboku line, 6 minute walk from exit 4b at Kamiyacho Station on the Hibiya line.

Phone

050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

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