"Beijing Gugong, an Exhibition of Famous Calligraphic Treasures"

Finished

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

Jul 15 (Tue) 2008-Sep 15 (Mon) 2008

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:30-17:30 Saturdays closing at 19:30
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Opens during the Sumo matches in Ryogoku. Closed during the New Year holidays.

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

Edo-Tokyo Museum
http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/en/