Himeji Castle (Largest in world ivory sculpture)
Exhibited on the first floor of the main building is “Himeji Castle (Largest in world ivory sculpture),” which was built on a hilltop in a low-lying area by Terumasa Ikeda in 1609, the castle is also known as the White Heron Castle and lauded for its magnificence. The half-hipped gable of the donjon, windows arranged in pairs, and the supports of the roofs were constructed during the peak of castle building in Japan. All of the structures, including the stonewalling, are designated as national treasures. The piece is a reproduction of the castle reduced in scale to 1/50(Width: 250cm; Depth: 150cm; Height: 190cm; Weight: 155kg) of its original size and is the first art of its kind to be made in Japan with ivory.
Features of The Pieces
Features of “Himeji Castle (Largest in world ivory sculpture)”
In the main building, a mirror is fixed on the top of the case of “Himeji Castle (Largest in world ivory sculpture),” so the audience can see the courtyard in front of the donjon that is otherwise difficult to view.
- Exhibit place
- AGAPE Otsuru Museum 1st floor
Floor map
1F
- 1F Exhibit
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Special Exhibition commemorating Agape Ohtsuru Museum’s 2nd Anniversary
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Himeji Castle (Largest in world ivory sculpture)
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Museum Shop
The museum shop is located on the 1st floor.
Please enjoy shopping after looking around the museum.