Overview
An imperial prince who saw Art Deco in Paris brought French decorators home; Lalique's glass doors are still in place.
About this place
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum (東京都庭園美術館, Tōkyō-to Teien Bijutsukan) is an art museum in Shirokanedai in Tokyo, Japan. The museum is located in Minato ward, just east of Meguro Station. The Art Deco building, completed in 1933, has interiors designed by Henri Rapin and features decorative glass work by René Lalique.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened:1933 Architect / artist:Yokichi Gondo and Henri Rapin Highlights / collection:Former Prince Asaka residence, Glass doors by Rene Lalique Genre:Architecture, Western art, Crafts and ceramics
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