Museum of Oriental Ceramics
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- Address:1-1-26 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
- Hours:Tues - Sun 9:30am - 5pm. Closed Mondays, Dec 24 - Jan 4, and when special exhibitions are changed
- Admission:¥ 500
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The finest ceramics from the Orient – Japan, China and Korea – are all gathered under the roof of Osaka’s Museum of Oriental Ceramics.
The focus of the permanent collection is the Chinese and Korean ceramics of the Ataka Collection, and Korean ceramics of the Rhee Byung-Chang Collection.
More than 2,700 pieces make up the collection, including specially lit cabinets of exquisite Nara ceramics, green-glazed ware from Korea and Tang-dynasty celadon ware from China.
Blue and white porcelain from Vietnam is highly prized, along with Japanese Edo-period figurines. The museum also displays special exhibitions from time to time, focusing on specific eras and styles.
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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics is near Naniwabashi or Yodoyabashi stations in central Osaka.
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