- Current Exhibition -
Encounters with Ceramics IV
Tiny Chinese Ceramics: Treasures on a Palm
June 5th to July 25th, 2010
China has produced a great number of fine ceramics, having developed the world’s most sophisticated ceramic techniques and modeling. There are the large-scale (macro) terracotta soldiers which were made for the first Qin Emperor of China and stand almost 2 metres high. On the other hand, China also has a tradition of producing small-scale (micro) works measuring a few centimetres. Among these, the smallest pieces are the size of one’s fingertip.
From these macro and micro ceramic traditions of China, this exhibition takes a look at the small-scale category, hence the sub-title, “Treasures on a palm”.
Made for a multitude of purposes, the pieces in this exhibition summarize a ceramic tradition of approximately 6000 years, from the neolithic period to the Qing Dynasty.
Through these small-sacle works, we hope you can catch a glimpse of the world of Chinese ceramics from this exhibition and enjoy this rare form of pottery.
- Exhibition Period
April 17th to May 30th, 2010
- Closed
Every Monday
(If Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be open and closed on Tuesday)
- Opening Hours
10am to 6pm
(Latest entrance 5:30pm)
- Entrance Fee
General: 1000 yen (800 yen)
Students: 800 yen (600 yen)
Prices in brackets are for groups of 20 or more
- Place
The Hosomi Museum
6-3 Saishoji-cho,Okazaki,Sakyo-ku,Kyoto
Tel: 075-752-5555
- Presented by
The Hosomi Museum
and the Mainichi Shimbun co. ltd
- English Event -
Hosomi Museum - English Gallery Tour
With over four special exhibitions a year, the artwork is always changing at the Hosomi Museum. Take a gallery tour with a native English speaker and gain cultural context to the art on display.
This service is not offered at any other museum in Kyoto. Contact us to enrich your visit and see the artwork come to life.
Tours usually last 40 minutes and are geared to adults. Available only for exhibitions featuring Japanese art.
Guide:
Eric Luong is a long-time Kyoto resident and full-time instructor at the Kyoto University of Art and Design, teaching English and comparative culture. Originally from Toronto, Canada, he finished his Master's degree in Japanese Art History at Hanazono University, Kyoto.
- Tea and Lecture (20 minutes) Option
-Museum Cafe
: plus 1000 yen per person-Kokoan Japanese tearoom
: plus 1,500 yen per person
(with sweets)-Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) plan
:plus 2,500 yen per person
- Gallery Tour Fees
1 to 10 persons: 20,000 yen per group
11-20 persons: 30,000 yen per group(Price includes museum admission)
- Schedule
Available on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays (or by special reservation)
- Duration
40 minutes
- How to Apply
Please fill in the following information and copy and paste in
an email to: info@emuseum.or.jpApplications must be sent at least 7 days before event date.A confirmation email will be sent to you thereafter.
Applicant information:
1. Event Date: (mm/dd/yy)
2. Name of applicant: (Mr./Ms.)
3. Email address:
4. Cell phone number in Japan (if available):
5. Number of persons in group:
6. Name of group (optional):Accommodation in Kyoto:
7. Hotel name: (if staying at a private residence, please write "residence")
8. Address:
9. Telephone:
10. Fax (if available):
11. Elevator assistance for special needs: yes/noCancellation policy:
- cancellations within 3 days of the event date are subject to a 5,000 yen per group cancellation charge /1,000 yen per person for the tea room
- group members / numbers may be changed at any time.Note:
- Museum entrance hours are 10am-5:30pm (closed at 6pm)
- There is no parking space at the Hosomi Museum. Those coming by cars must use local pay parking. Public transportation information is available here: http://www.emuseum.or.jp/eng/access_eng/index.html
- Please do not bring food or drinks into the museum.