It appears that as far back as 400 years ago, people in Japan sought, mastered, and enjoyed ceramic tableware of various origins, shapes, patterns, and uses in the context of hospitality. If we look closely at the designs of these dishes, we realize that many of them contain messages related to the changing seasons or good fortune. In other words, tableware, combined with the cuisine, may have been a “feast for the eyes” that brought profound joy to guests. The ceramics introduced in this exhibition show the Japanese people’s strong and active interest in tableware.
*There will be an exhibition change during the course of exhibition.