[Hanshin Umeda Main Store] Exhibition of works centered on Kutani ware and the zodiac “rabbit” that seems to be welcoming the new year

2023.01.02

At the art gallery of Hanshin Umeda Main Store, we will display and sell everything from sake cups and plates made with Kutani ware (Kutani-yaki) techniques to decorate the space, such as ceramic plaques, vases, and incense burners, suitable for the New Year holidays.

Teruko Umehara “Eto Buddha (12 figures)”
(Width 16 x Depth 10 x Height 15-20 cm, paper box will be shipped later)
55,000 yen each

Keiko Sonoe “Mini Mini New Year Decorations”
(Width 35 x Depth 23 x Height 26 cm, with paper box)
27,500 yen

Ako Mori “White Rabbit ~Yuki-chan~”
(Diameter 5.8 x Height 3.5 cm, with paper box)
4,950 yen

Mako Nakatani “Water Droplet Fragrant Crest”
(Diameter 6 x Height 4.5 cm, with paulownia box)
14,300 yen
*Prices include consumption tax.
* All the above works will be handed over after the end of the exhibition. Please note.

New Year’s Colorful Exhibition ~Ceramics, Creative Dolls, Bonsai Art~

Location: Hanshin Umeda Main Store 8F Hello Culture 1
Duration: December 28th (Wed) to January 3rd (Tue) (until 5pm on the last day)
*December 31st (Sat) until 6:00 p.m. Closed on January 1st (Sun/holiday) New Year’s first sale January 2nd (Mon/holiday) from 9:30 a.m.

The works introduced this time can also be purchased through RemoOrder, a convenient shopping service that allows you to make payments with your smartphone without visiting the store, by contacting us by phone.

<For orders and inquiries>
TEL: 06-6345-1201

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