【Summer Special Exhibition】 Enchanted by Oil Lamps: The Nakayama Collection and Beyond
29 July - 10 September 2017 【Summer Special Exhibition】 Enchanted by Oil Lamps: The Nakayama Collection and Beyond
Our lives are reflected in the light every day and night. Illuminated life in modern times has its origins in dimly-lit oil lamps, with which the ancients long tried to control fire and create light. Ancient oil lamps were produced throughout the millennia across the globe, and were first of all an indispensable source of light, but also served as a guiding light for the dead.
In this special exhibition we shed light on a wide variety of oil lamps, from the ancient Near East, Greek and Roman Mediterranean worlds, to pre-modern and modern Asia, Europe, and Japan. Enjoyable participatory events ensure that everybody can feel the light of ancient wisdom!
| Venue | The Ancient Orient Museum, Sunshine City 60 Bunka-kaikan 7th floor * The Museum Collection with its selected masterpieces is also open. |
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| Exhibition Period | 29 July - 10 September 2017 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00-17:00 (Last admission at 16:30) |
| Closed | No closed days during the special exhibition |
| Admission Fees |
Adult 900 JPY | Students 600 JPY | Schoolchildren 400 JPY 100 JPY discount for over 20 people. Half price for visitors with disabilities and free entry for one attendant. |
| Hosted By | The Ancient Orient Museum |
| Special Sponsorship | Sunshine City, Yokohama Museum of EurAsian Cultures |
| Cooperation | ITC-AeroLeasing, Inc., Amiel Tax Corporation, Fuji Imvac Inc. |
| Co-sponsorship | Toshima City, Toshima City Board of Education |
| Exhibition Cooperation | Nakayama Collection, The Museum of Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Yokohama History Museum |
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Experience the light inside an underground tomb of ancient Palmyra, Syria!
*This activity is financed by Support for Art Museums and History Museums, The Agency for Cultural Affairs 2017.
Summer Homework Event:
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| Date | 1 August (Tue.) - 3 September (Sun.) 2017 |
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| Venue | Museum entrance hall |
| Charge | 100 JPY per time |
Summer Homework Event:
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| Date | 5 August (Sat.) 2017, |
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| Venue | Sunshine City Bunka-kaikan 7th floor, conference room 710 |
| Lecturer | Sakio Baba (Jindaiji Ceramic School) |
| Charge | 1,000 JPY (including clay and firing, with optional postage) |
Summer Homework Event:
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| Date | 19 August (Sat.) 2017, 14:00-16:00 (free time for those who finish early) |
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| Venue | Sunshine City Bunka-kaikan 7th floor, conference room 710 |
| Lecturer | Curators of the Museum |
| Charge | Free (Entrance fee to the museum is payable) |
| *This activity is financed by Support for Art Museums and History Museums, The Agency for Cultural Affairs 2017. |
