Venice's Oriental Art Museum: Journey Through Japan's Rich History

The Oriental Art Museum, located on the third floor of Ca' Pesaro in Venice since 1928, houses one of the largest collections of Japanese art from the Edo period (1603-1868) in Europe. Acquired by Count Enrico of Borbone, Count of Bardi, during a world tour in 1887-1889, the collection includes artifacts from Indonesia, Southeast Asia, China, and Japan. After a brief stay at Palazzo Vendramin Calergi, the collection was moved to Ca' Pesaro in 1925 and has been a major attraction in Venice ever since. Directed by Eugenio (Nino) Barbantini, the museum was inaugurated in 1928, offering a Chinese and Indonesian section in addition to Japanese art. Over a century later, it continues to captivate visitors with its rich and fascinating history.

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