Seeing that my brother was a potter for 28 years in the USA, I was very interested in learning about the porcelian pottery here in Japan. I found the looks and designs to be very different from his, yet some of the processes the same. The speaker, Dr.Trousselle was very informative and I enjoyed his slides and the enthusiastic explanation of Haneda-san's private plate collection as well.

After learning what I did today, I will now look closer at pottery pieces when in antique stores and flea markets. I hope onday, I also might find a hidden treasure with a soul that needs a new home and some more love, nuturing and care. :-)

Thanks to all the ladies for another great Minami Circle event. I enjoyed making some new friends today, as well as, seeing and visiting with old tomodachis over the delicious tea and cakes. :-)

Happy Valentines Day to all of you....from me "FUGI - MAMA"

Report: Ms.Karla Harriman
pictures: A.Motegi

Picture Album

Presidents of Minami Circle since 1977

Information

You may have heard of Japanese Antique porcelain called IMARI. Imari is the name of a place in Kyushu. The porcelain produced there was exported to Europe in the 17th century and was collected and cherished among kings and aristocrats. You can see the porcelain in many castles in Europe. Dr. Trousselle, a collector and a lecturer of Kokugakuin University, will give a slide show about how it was first brought to Europe. Come and enjoy the beautiful pictures.

Date: February 12 .Friday 2010
Time: 10:00 Reception 10:30 Lecture Starts 12:30 Tea time 　
Place: Yokohama - shi Shimin Katsudo Shien Center 4F ( Clean Center ) Tel. 045-651-7890

Fee: Member 500yen ( Nonmember 1200 yen)
Number limit: 70 persons
( First come, first reserve basis. Members have priority. )
Reservation: December 4 to February 5
Contact: Ms.Yoko Masuda or Ms.Silke Hiller
Cancellation: No refund after February 5

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