The exhibition features textile work.

Opening Party: May 12th (Mon) 17:00-

The exhibition features textiles from the museum collection that were acquired between 1902 to the Showa period. This exhibition features a type of textile called "Kireji." Gallery Talk: May 3rd (Sat/Holiday) 13:30-15:30

The Kozan Temple located in Tanabe city is a temple that particularly supports the Shingon sect. The temple has been an avid collector of Buddhist art, and the exhibition features the most notable pieces from the collection. Art Talk: April 27th (Sun), May 2nd (Fri), 9th (Fri), 11th (Sun), 16th (Fri), 23rd (Fri), 25th (Sun), 30th (Fri) *For more information please visit the URL below. [Image: "Kobo Daishizo" (late Kamakura period) wood, height 79.3cm]

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The exhibition features about 70 recent lacquer ware works from the Ryukyu Islands.

The exhibition features some 120 kokeshi dolls.

The exhibition features bronze ware and ceramics from ancient Iran. Approximately 20 works will be on display. [Image: "Man with a Vase" (around 1000 B.C.)]

On March 3rd, 2008, the textile version of the Tale of the Genji was completed. The artists, Itaro Yamaguchi initiated the project in 1970 to leave a work of art for the later generations. For 37 years, he dedicated both night and day to the project. On June 27th, 2007 he passed away after completing the project. He was 105.

Beads have had an important role in international trade. The exhibition features beads that were introduced from Africa to Europe in the late 19th century.

This exhibition features the selected pieces from various textiles that folk textile researcher Hiroko Iwatate collected throughout his travels. Outfits, blankets and rugs have original colors, shapes and patterns that are derived from Indian daily life. They also utilize amazing techniques such as embroidery patchworks. Dye Workshop: April 19th (Sat) 13:00-16:00, May 11th (Sun) 10:00-12:00, 18th (Sun) 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00 Embroidery Workshop: June 22nd (Sun) 13:00-16:00 *For more information, visit URL below. [Image: Skirt from Rajasthan State, India (Iwatate Collection)]

This exhibition traces from the origin of humans to the establishment of ancient society by focusing on the influence of China and Korea, through rice farming, and usage of metal tools. Sakuragaoka bell-shaped bronze vessels (national treasure) and other items from tumulus in Kobe city are exhibited. *Exhibiting at 2F Exhibition Room 4, 5

Traditional art works including the Osaka Ranma, sculptures, Osaka's Chinese wood sculptures, and the Fukae cauldron, will be on display. These works have been recognized by the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Osaka prefecture.

This permanent exhibition features a selection of the Meiji period's most sophisticated works when makie lacquerware, cloisonne, metal work and kyo satsuma experienced the peak of artistic skills and values. Most of the works were created by the Emperors' artists, and have been found in other countries. Works on display are rearranged on a continuous basis to allow visitors to see different works throughout the year.

*Exhibiting at Kitaoji Rosanjin Exhibition Room

The exhibition features the world of when Nobunaga Oda fought at Hongan-ji Temple in Osaka. In addition to a 1/20th scale miniature town model, the Bunraku puppet "Naniwaya" is exhibited in the Edo period zone. *Exhibiting at 9F [Image: "Naniwaya"]

"In Japan from old times the phrase 'night and day' has implied a comparison of the negative and positive. At a Javanese antique dealer's I found a daring old calico dyed in the colors of night and day; the dealer told me it was called 'night and day' in English. The duality of sun and shadow reaches from a religion to daily life. I will want to send a gust of wind through the the space woven by the partial sunlight and shadow in the town houses of Kyoto." (Statement by the artist)

Gallé's artwork, glass, ceramics and furniture reveal a strong influence from Japanese art. Showcasing Gallé's artwork, as well as 140 pieces of related documents gathered from the Suntory Museum's own collection, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Paris Museum of Decorative Art, the exhibition will trace the history of Japonisme. [Image: "Footed Cup Dragonfly" (1903-1904) courtesy of Suntory Museum of Art]

*Exhibiting at Rooms A, B & X [Image: Toshinao Yoshioka "re-creation 8" (2007) 96x79cm Screenpainting on Rubber]

Koryo celadon porcelain has been fascinating people for more than 1000 years. Its character is expressed in its clarity, restraint and inlaid white and red clay patterns. This exhibition features skillfully decorated Koryo celadon porcelain, Bun-Chung porcelain and Buddhist arts. [Image: "Celadon Porcelain Patterned of Chrysanthemum, Cloud and Crane" courtesy of Koryo Museum]