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Ko-Imari Adapting to the Times - The Splendid World of Porcelain
Hagi Uragami Museum
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The first Japanese porcelain, Imari ware, began production in the early 17th century in Arita, Hizen (present-day Arita Town, Saga Prefecture) Imari ware produced during the Edo period is referred to as "Ko-Imari." Half a century later, it was exported to Europe and other regions, gaining tremendous popularity. By the end of the 17th century, the luxurious and splendid Ko-Imari Kinrande style, which popularized the brand of "Ko-Imari" both domestically and internationally, emerged. By the mid-18th century, as overseas exports came to an end and attention shifted to the domestic market, Imari ware began to adapt to the diverse tastes and changes of the time, pursuing the trends of the era (modernism) and evolving its appearance. Furthermore, through the Meiji Restoration and the transition to a modern nation, new Western materials and technologies (modernism) were incorporated into porcelain production.
This exhibition explores the charm of Imari ware, focusing on the "Ko-Imari" that has been reborn in a modern context, as well as Imari ware from the Meiji era onwards, capturing the sensitivity to the changing times through approximately 100 pieces of artwork.
This exhibition explores the charm of Imari ware, focusing on the "Ko-Imari" that has been reborn in a modern context, as well as Imari ware from the Meiji era onwards, capturing the sensitivity to the changing times through approximately 100 pieces of artwork.
Schedule | Apr 27 (Sat) 2024-Jun 23 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200; University Students ¥1000; Seniors 70 & Over ¥900; High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Venue | Hagi Uragami Museum https://hum-web.jp/global/  | ||||
| Location | 586-1 Hiyako-machi, Hagi-shi, Yamaguchi 758-0074 | ||||
| Access | 20 minute walk from Tamae Station on the JR Sanin Main line; From Hagi Station on the JR Sanin Main line, take the bus and get off at Hagi Meirin Center. The venue is 5 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 0838-24-2400 | ||||
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