The special exhibition “Splendid Vessels: From Kyo Ware to Old Noritake” will be held at Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum, Tokyo, bringing together approximately 80 pieces of Western tableware, including splendid works of Meiji-period Kyo ware and Old Noritake.
This exhibition brings together the Sumitomo Collection and the collection of the Hirose History Memorial Museum in Niihama, Ehime, to present a selection of splendid modern Kyo ware and Western tableware. Centered on the Meiji period, the exhibition focuses on the new forms of expression pursued by Kyo ware ceramic artists.
The approximately 80 exhibits include outstanding examples of Western tableware by Old Noritake and Okura Art China, allowing visitors to compare the techniques and designs of the period. Explanations of the historical context and new developments in the ceramics world will also be provided.
The exhibition will run from 18 September to 5 December 2027, with exhibit changes scheduled. The venue is Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum, Tokyo. The museum is open from 11:00 to 18:00, until 19:00 on Fridays. Admission is ¥1,500 for adults, ¥800 for students and free for those aged 18 and under.
Works restored through the Sumitomo Foundation’s grant program for the maintenance and restoration of cultural properties will also be displayed, with explanations of the cultural property restoration process.
Information about the exhibition has been published through Art Agenda, including guidance on related information and submissions of visitor reports during the exhibition period.