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The newly refurbished Japanese collections at
the British Museum
are the most comprehensive in Europe. Totalling some 30,000 objects,
they comprise fine and decorative arts, antiquities, ethnographic
and
historical materials dating from ancient prehistory to the present
day.
Embodying the dynamic relationships between art, artefact and history,
these fascinating collections tell many of the significant stories
in the
unfolding of the country’s past, encouraging us to enjoy a
deeper
engagement with its present and future.
Japan from Prehistory to the Present is a sequence of significant
stories
told by remarkable objects which are explored from many angles.
From
Ancient Japan (before 1200) through Medieval Japan (1200-1600) and
Edo Japan (1600-1868) to Modern Japan (1853 to present), the galleries
provide a chronological journey of the development of this intriguing
nation.The trip will be led by Tim Clark, Head of Section and Curator
of the Galleries.
Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended. Asia House
Members only, £5 Tickets available from Asia House, 63 New
Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP Tel: 020 7307 5454
enquiries@asiahouse.co.uk mailto:enquiries@asiahouse.co.uk
Picture Credit: People crossing Ryogoku Bridge in Edo (detail)
c. 1750 – 67. Painted by Kano Kyuei © The Trustees of
the
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