Splendid and Refined - Imari Ware and Kyoto Ware Ceramics
Hyokeikan
October 4, 2005 (Tue) -
December 4, 2005 (Sun)
Built in honor of the wedding of the Taisho crown prince, the name of this building means “to express congratulations.” It has been designated an Important Cultural Property as a representative example of Western style architecture of the late Meiji period (early 20th century).
Left: Dish, Moon and rabbit in underglaze blue, Imari Ware, Tokyo National Museum
Right: Set of Five Mukozuke Dishes, Tatsuta River in overglaze enamels, Kenzan Ware, MIHO MUSEUM, Shiga
Hyokeikan
October 4, 2005 (Tue) - December 4, 2005 (Sun)
Enjoy the development and appeal of Imari and Kyoto wares, which represent the very best of Edo period ceramics.