Overview
The world's largest museum devoted solely to Imari and Nabeshima porcelain, spread over a wooded hill.
About this place
Kurita Museum (栗田美術館, Kurita Bijutsukan) opened in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, in 1975. Specializing in Imari ware and Nabeshima ware, the collection includes the Important Cultural Property "Large Nabeshima Plate with Rock and Peony Design".
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened:1975 Highlights / collection:10,000 pieces of Imari and Nabeshima ware, Edo-period enamelled porcelain Genre:Crafts and ceramics
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