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Feature Exhibition - Tea Bowls for Chanoyu
Kyoto National Museum
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In the practice of chanoyu (sometimes called the tea ceremony), the tea bowl is more than simply a vessel for drinking tea. It also serves as an important object of aesthetic appreciation during a tea gathering. A tea bowl is something that can be held in the hands and admired, providing a point of connection between the host (teishu) and guests (kyaku). Among the many bowls that have been used to serve tea in the context of chanoyu, those revered as “famous bowls” (meiwan) have an especially rich history. These bowls are marked by their unique style and elegance, and by the countless hands that have held, cherished, and prized them over decades and centuries.
This exhibition highlights several famous bowls of distinguished provenance, categorized either as Chinese karamono tea bowls, Korean kōrai tea bowls, or Japanese wamono tea bowls. By highlighting the diverse types, unique characteristics, origins, and stories associated with these exemplary ceramics, we hope to help visitors learn about and reflect on the role of the tea bowl in Japan’s culture of tea.
This exhibition highlights several famous bowls of distinguished provenance, categorized either as Chinese karamono tea bowls, Korean kōrai tea bowls, or Japanese wamono tea bowls. By highlighting the diverse types, unique characteristics, origins, and stories associated with these exemplary ceramics, we hope to help visitors learn about and reflect on the role of the tea bowl in Japan’s culture of tea.
Schedule | Jun 20 (Tue) 2023-Sep 10 (Sun) 2023 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥700; University Students ¥350; High School Students and Under, Seniors 70 & Over, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.kyohaku.go.jp/jp/exhibitions/feature/b/chanoyu_2023/ | ||||
| Venue | Kyoto National Museum https://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng | ||||
| Location | 527 Chayamachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0931 | ||||
| Access | 7 minute walk from Shichijo Station on the Keihan line; From JR Kyoto Station take the #100, #206 or #208 bus and get off at Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae. The venue is 1 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 075-541-1151 | ||||
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