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Ishikawa Wajima Urushi Art Museum（石川県輪島漆芸美術館）

わじましつげいびじゅつかん Wajima Museum of Urushi Art

Ishikawa Wajima Urushi Art Museum（石川県輪島漆芸美術館）

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Said to be the world's only museum devoted solely to lacquer, comparing Japanese work with Chinese and Southeast Asian.

TypeMuseum of art
GenreLacquer art
City / townWajima
Area in the prefectureNoto

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Where is Wajima Museum of Urushi Art?
It is in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is an art museum.
What can I see at Wajima Museum of Urushi Art?
Said to be the world's only museum devoted solely to lacquer, comparing Japanese work with Chinese and Southeast Asian. The focus is lacquerware.
When was Wajima Museum of Urushi Art established?
It dates from 1991.

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