It contains wonderful collections from countries of the Far East . This building was the headquarters of the British Army Staff , the headquarters of the Ionian Senate , and the summer residence of the Royal Family of Greece.
Collections and exhibits: Chinese items from the Mingh , Soungh , Cheu, Chan, Wei, Ching dynasties.
Japanese items, like weapons and masks.
Objects from Pakistan , India, Nepal, Thibet, Cambodia, Corea, Thailand and Siam .
Furniture, portraits, medals, paintings, small items of the presidents of the Ionian Senate and heirlooms.
The Japanese collection of the Museum of Far-Eastern Art includes some 6.200 exhibits , most of which date to the 14th to the 19th century . The exhibits include weapons and brass objects of the Samurai's , wood engravings and paintings of famous Japanese artists, ceramics and porcelain , woodcuts, musical instruments, decorative items, inro and netsuke , masks of the theater “ ΝΟ ”, writing boxes ( Suzuribaco ), lacquer objects, Makemono and Kakemono paintings, as well as screens .
The modern period of the Japanese art, known as Ento era (17th-19th centuries), is portrayed through the famous Arita or Imari porcelains , popular or buddist sculptures , lacquors, musical instruments and internal decoration items , like screens, and personal items, like the timy inro and netsuke .
Download kml file (Save this file as .kml and use with google earth)
Cheap Car Rental Rates
We provide a wide selection of vehicles for personal and business car rental needs in Corfu island.
Information on available models, rates, and locations, with online reservations. Special offers, quality service, guaranteed economy rental car rates in Corfu island
Download kml file
Print this
Send to friend
Give your opinion
