Japan: Courts And Culture

Japan,The Queen's Gallery

The Royal Collection holds some of the most significant examples of Japanese art and design in the western world. For the first time, highlights from this outstanding collection are brought together to tell the story of 300 years of diplomatic, artistic and cultural exchange between the British and Japanese royal and imperial families. The exhibition includes rare pieces of porcelain and lacquer, samurai armour, embroidered screens and diplomatic gifts from the reigns of James I to Her Majesty The Queen. Together, they offer a unique insight into the worlds of ritual, honour and artistry linking the courts and cultures of Britain and Japan.

Duration 08 April 2022 - 26 February 2023
Times Thursday-Monday 10am - 5.30pm (Closed Tues and Wed)
Cost £17
Venue The King's Gallery
Address Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA
Contact 4403031237340 / access@rct.uk / www.rct.uk

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