KYOTO: Splendors of the Ancient Capital
Copyright: Door Panels with Birds and Flowers. (From the HoJo Hall of Juko-in Temple, Kyoto).
By Kano Eitoku (1543-1590). National Treasure. Collection of Juko-in Temple, Kyoto, entrusted to the Kyoto NAtional Museum. On view 10/15-11/16.
Copyright: Raised Coffe with Miscanthus and Paulownia Crests in Makie.
Important Cultural Property. Collection of Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto, entrusted to the Kyoto National Museum. On view 10/21-11/24.
Copyright: Nail Covers. Attributed to Nonomura Ninsei (n.d.).
Important Cultural Property. Kyoto Ware. Collection of the Kyoto National Museum, GK539. On view 9/13-12/23.
Copyright: Katabira (Summer kimono) with Chrysanthemums and Fan Palm Leaves.
Important Cultural Property. Collection of the Kyoto National Museum, IK 402. On view 9/13-10/19.
To celebrate the completion of the new wing of Kyoto National Museum, Heisei Chishinkan, a commemorative exhibition will be held. The museum will display a rich collection of treasures the ancient capital has, such as the masterpieces of paintings, calligraphy, sculpture etc. including 50 National Treasures and over 110 Important Cultural Properties.
It would be a splendid chance to see fine art as entitled “Splendors of the Ancient Capital”.
The invitation tickets are available: info@greentour-kyoto.net (with your name and email address, please.)
- September 13th ~ November 16th, 9:30-17:00 (entry by 16:30), closed on Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, the museum is open and closed on Tuesday.)
- Heisei Chishinkan Wing of National Museum of Kyoto
- ¥520/adult, ¥260/college students
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