Exhibition: Japan at the Porte du Croux Archaeological Museum

Come and discover the "Japan" exhibition at the Musée archéologique du Nivernais from 13 July to 21 September, which is linked to the exhibition at the Musée de la Faïence et des Beaux-Arts "Un voyage autour du monde".
Come and discover antique Takeda dolls, Hina Ningyo dolls often given as gifts on girls' day, and Musha dolls dating from the 19th century (end of the Edo period/beginning of the Meiji period).
Takeda dolls are inspired by popular characters from Edo period plays. They are known for their exaggerated posture and the facial expressions of puppet dolls and kabuki actors on stage.
Hina dolls have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The first known use of Hina dolls dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when they were used as talismans to ward off evil spirits. During the Edo period (1603-1868), Hina dolls became more common in Japanese homes and the tradition of displaying them during the Hina Matsuri was born.
Musha dolls depict warriors or warrioresses. The materials used are similar to those of hina dolls, but their manufacture is more complicated as the figures represent men or women sitting, standing or on horseback.
Opening times: Saturday and Sunday, 3pm to 6pm.
Admission: €2.