Kutani
Museum special exhibition (actual results)
The World of Ko-Kutani and Revived Kutani III
Ko-Kutani, which emerged in the 17th century, established the richly decorative beauty distinctive to Kutani ware through its vivid colors and bold designs.
After a long hiatus, production resumed. While drawing on the artistic traditions of Ko-Kutani, new forms of Kutani ware developed in response to changing times. This became known as “Revived Kutani.”
From Ko-Kutani to Revived Kutani: While preserving its traditions, Kutani ware continued to evolve, reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of each era. Its rich variety of expression embodies the craftsmanship and artistic vision cultivated over its long history.
Through works of Ko-Kutani and Revived Kutani, this exhibition explores the history of Kutani ware and the many facets of its beauty.
We invite you to discover and enjoy the beauty of Kutani ware, passed down through the ages.
Special exhibition
Special Exhibition
Main exhibition
Museum special exhibition (actual results)
Special exhibition of weapons
April 1981
Old Imari special exhibition
September 1982
Chinese celadon special exhibition
April 1983
Old Sometsuke Special Exhibition
September 1984
Special exhibition of blue shell fixtures
September 1986
Makie special exhibition
October 1989
Kutani special exhibition during the Edo period
September 1990
Kaido Yamada special exhibition
October 1992
Kichido Utsumi Special Exhibition
October 1993
Undo Nagata Special Exhibition
October 1994
Exhibition of Kutani masterpieces from the Edo period
October 1996
Exhibition of masterpieces of Chinese celadon
October 1997
Old dyed masterpieces exhibition
October 1998
Arms masterpiece exhibition
October 1999
Old Kutani ware masterpiece exhibition
October 2000
Old Imari masterpieces exhibition
October 2001
Makie masterpiece exhibition
September 2002
Old Sometsuke/Aogai Exhibition
September 2003
Kaido, Yoshido, Undo Exhibition
September 2004
Treasured hanging scroll exhibition
September 2005
Chinese celadon special exhibition
October 2006
Inro exhibition
October 2007
Tsuba special exhibition
September 2008
Old Kutani special exhibition (old Kutani kiln, Aote old Kutani kiln, Yoshidaya kiln)
September 2009
Old Kutani special exhibition (Azuya kiln, Wakasugi kiln, Miyamoto kiln, Rendaiji kiln)
October 2010
Old Kutani special exhibition (Matsuyama kiln, Ono kiln, Shozo kiln)
October 2011
Celadon Special Exhibition I
October 2012
Celadon special exhibition II
October 2013
Old Sometsuke Exhibition
November 2014
Makie Exhibition - Gold Makie and Shibayama Makie -
November 2015
Makie Exhibition -Nashiji Makie-
October 2016
Makie Exhibition - Black Makie -
November 2017
Aogai exhibition
November 2018
Old Imari Exhibition I
November 2019
Old Imari Exhibition II
November 2020
Old Imari Exhibition III
November 2021
Inro exhibition
November 2020
Tsuba special exhibition
November 2023
The World of Ko-Kutani and Revival of Kutani I
November 2024
The World of Ko-Kutani and Revival of Kutani Ⅱ
November 2025
The World of Ko-Kutani and Revival of Kutani Ⅱ
November 2025