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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Appreciate the world-class collection of oriental ceramics in Nakanoshima, Osaka
The museum was established by Osaka City when the Ataka Collection, including two national treasures and 12 important cultural properties, was donated by the 21 companies of the Sumitomo Group. Since then, with mainly Chinese and Korean ceramics, a Japanese ceramic collection and donated works being added, the museum now boasts the largest collection of oriental ceramics in both quality and quantity in Japan.
Collection exhibition and special exhibition
In the collection exhibition which introduces the museum collection of mainly Chinese, Korean and Japanese ceramics, representative works among 5,500 items including two national treasures and 13 important cultural properties are exhibited. With the Chinese and Korean ceramics of "Ataka Collection" at the core, the Korean ceramics of "Rhee Byung-Chang Collection," Japanese ceramics and modern ceramics collected through donations, are all worth seeing. In the one to two special exhibitions held each year along with the collection exhibition, the charms of ceramics are introduced with specialist themes.
Creative exhibition bringing out the charm of the works
As you walk through, you can spot various means to convey the attraction of the works in the galleries. In the natural light display room that introduces natural light from the skylight, the original tone of the ceramics can be appreciated. There is also a displaying platform with a turntable that rotates slowly so you can study all sides of the artwork. There are various other creative features in the exhibits helping to bring out the full charm of the works.
A space surrounded by rich nature
Nakanoshima Park is a space filled with greenery and water in the center of Osaka. The area has many historical buildings and cultural facilities, and is known for the beautiful scenery of the rose garden. The Museum of Oriental Ceramics blends in with the park's greenery, with its large glass windows in the lobby and lounge creating a pleasant space to gaze at the flowing river and trees. Here, you can truly relax and appreciate the artistic works in the museum full of light.
Location
| Name | The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka |
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| Website | http://www.moco.or.jp/en/ |
| Address | 1-1-26 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka |
| Access | Close to Naniwabashi Station Exit 1 on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line Approximately 5 minutes' walk from Yodoyabashi Station Exit 1 on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Subway Line/Keihan Main Line Approximately 5 minutes' walk from Kitahama Station Exit 26 on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Subway Line/Keihan Main Line; east side of Osaka City Central Public Hall |
| Inquiries | TEL: 06-6223-0055 |