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Introduction to Traditional Art — Lacquer Techniques and Designs
The Nezu Museum
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Lacquer, “urushi” in Japanese, has been used since ancient times as a coating for implements and furniture used in daily life in Japan. The use of maki-e techniques to decorate lacquerware with gold began in Japan when beautifully decorated lacquerware was introduced from China during the eighth century. Maki-e lacquerware has developed into one of Japan’s iconic craft arts and is renowned worldwide. From the Middle Ages on, lacquerware from China and the Korean peninsula (known collectively as karamono lacquerware) was regarded in particularly high regard. Rare and precious examples of karamono made using techniques such as raden mother-of-pearl inlay, choshitsu carved lacquer, and zonsei colored lacquer survive only in Japan. This exhibition provides straightforward explanations of the history, techniques, and designs of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean lacquerware.
Schedule | May 24 (Thu) 2018-Jul 8 (Sun) 2018 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1100, University and High School Students ¥800, Junior High School Students & Under Free. | ||||
| Venue | The Nezu Museum http://www.nezu-muse.or.jp/en/  | ||||
| Location | 6-5-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 | ||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from exit A5 at Omotesando Station on the Ginza, Hanzomon and Chiyoda lines. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3400-2536 | ||||
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