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Kurita Museum

Tochigi · Ashikaga · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 栗田美術館

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Kurita Museum
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WHAT TO DOKurita Museum

The world's largest museum devoted solely to Imari and Nabeshima porcelain, spread over a wooded hill.

WHERETochigi

South · Ashikaga

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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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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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