2nd floor permanent exhibition room "Tiles that transcend time and space"

"Oriental tiles" corner

Islamic Corner

Chinese Corner

After experiencing the charm of tiles, let's learn more about tiles!

In the permanent exhibition room on the 2nd floor, about 1,000 tiles from the tile collection from the ancient times before Christ to the modern 19th century are displayed in different corners by region. The history of tiles, which was born in Egypt before Christ and spread throughout the world, is introduced by representative regions and periods.

This is also the real thing of "the world's oldest tile" reproduced on the first floor. It's hard to believe it was around 2650 B.C., and the colors are still beautiful.

Here is an actual clay peg that was reproduced in the exhibition room on the first floor. Many such valuable collections are also introduced here.

Other highlights include clay tablets used to record and store materials, lusterware with a metallic texture, tiles that decorated mosques in the Middle East, Dutch Delft tiles that were inspired by Chinese blue and white, tiles used for tea ceremony utensils, Spanish and Portuguese tile paintings, modern British tiles, and much more. There are plenty of tile works to be seen.

We were able to know the difference in tiles depending on the country and region.

Sometsuke Old Toilet Collection Exhibition

Finally, let's go to the "Sometsuke old toilet collection exhibition" on the first floor.

“Sometsuke” is a porcelain pottery that originated in China and is characterized by the contrast between indigo blue and white, and its technique. After being made mainly in Arita in Japan, it was made in Seto as well. After the Great Nobi Earthquake of 1891 (Meiji 24), along with the increase in reconstruction demand, gorgeous dyed toilets became popular mainly in places where guests were entertained, such as inns, restaurants, and wealthy mansions.

*Currently, the exhibition is being renewed.

The most expensive old toilet bowl in the old dyed toilet collection (manufactured by Kato Monemon 6)

Also painted on the inside. You can feel the hospitality of the people of that time.

"World Tile Museum" Appearance

INAX Museum where you can enjoy the six facilities to your heart's content while experiencing the culture and traditions of Tokoname, the city of pottery. Various exhibitions and workshops are held depending on the season, so you can enjoy it no matter how many times you visit. Enjoy learning about pottery with your family.

In the second half, we will introduce you to the many fascinating facilities such as the ``Beginnings of Architectural Ceramics Museum'' and the "Soil and Doronko-kan Museum.''

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"INAX Museum", a hands-on museum where you can fully experience the charm of pottery [Part 2] 

We went to the "INAX Museum" operated by LIXIL in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, the city of pottery. This is a hands-on museum where you can experience the culture of tiles and pottery from around the world. There are 6 facilities in the museum, where you can not only learn by watching, but also touch the tiles and participate in workshops...

2019.03.28

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