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Meiji Imari Renaissance:
The Porcelain that Fascinated the World in the 19th Century, Kinokuniya Book Store NY, Oct.23
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Nov.7
, 2010
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Precious Pieces collaborates with
Japanese traditional Imari porcelainsin "Meiji Imari Renaissance" exhibition at
Kinokuniya Bookstore, New York. Meiji Imari features elegance and delicacy. The purpose of the exhibition is to provide
the people of the United States an opportunity to learn about the beauty of Japanese
porcelain, especially Meiji Imari, and the current status of traditional crafts in Japan.
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Exhibition venue:
Kinokuniya Bookstore, 2nd floor
1073 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018
TEL: 212-869-1700 FAX: 212-869-1703
Operation hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am~ 8:00pm, Sun 11:30am~7:30pm
Pre-event: Night before Exhibition Oct.22(Fri),2010 6:30pm~8:00pm
Meiji Imari Renaissance Introduction video
(Youtube)
Download PDF Press Release ( 815KB) |
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The Porcelain that Fascinated the World in the 19th Century
Imari porcelain of the Meiji period (1868-1912) is known for its elegance
and delicacy. The purpose of this exhibition is to provide the people of the
United States an opportunity to learn about the beauty of Japanese
porcelain, especially Meiji Imari, and the current status of traditional
crafts in Japan. This project introduces the reproduction process for this
elegant porcelain and the challenges that faced the craftsmen who strived to
combine a 400-year-old tradition with new styles.
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