Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Yasuyuki Namikawa "Court Artist"
In Namikawa's works, red, green and blue rise out of the black and dark navy backgrounds, bordered by frames decorated in beautiful gold and silver lines. His flower and bird designs have an illusionary (...)
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"Short Swords of the Daimyo and Merchant: Masterpieces From the Late Edo and Meiji Periods" Exhibition
The exhibition features swords and related accessories from the museum collection. The swords will be displayed in sets of "koshirae," all of which are noted for its intricate decorations created by artisans. [Image: (...)
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"Sword Fittings in a World of Beauty" Exhibition
In the Meiji period, various types of sword fittings were produced and were known for its beautiful and intricate ornamentation. Sword fittings were especially valued during the Meiji period when the craftsmanship (...)
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"The Stylish Smoker's Items" Exhibition
The habit of smoking began in the early Edo period when the Portuguese introduced it to Japan. Upon arriving in Nagasaki, smoking spread through the smaller cities and rapidly through Kyoto. With the rising (...)
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"The Legendary Kyo-Satsuma Ceramics" Exhibition
Satsuma ceramics originated in the late 16th century. The technique came into existence by a group of Korean ceramicists in Kagoshima prefecture. At the Paris Expo in 1867, its visuals caught the attention (...)
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"The World's Most Intriguing Metalworks" Exhibition
In 1873, Japan participated in the Vienna World's Fair for the first time. At the fair, Japanese crafts and metalworks received wide interest. The exhibition will feature works by Natsuo Kano (1828-98), (...)



