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Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

東京都港区白金台5-21-9

- The main building of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum was built in 1933 as the former residence of Prince Asaka. Designed in the Art Deco style, it represents the best of French decorative arts, from the interior decoration to the furniture and furnishings. The Art Deco mansion has been designated as an Important Cultural Property. - The museum collects and stores not only artworks and materials related to the Former Residence of Prince Asaka, but also paintings, sculptures, and handicrafts produced during the Art Deco period, which are displayed during the annual "Looking at Architecture" exhibition. - The museum's website introduces the collection, including works and materials related to the Former Residence of Prince Asaka, through photographs and explanations. - Signature collection: René Lalique; Vase, ORAN / Henri Rapin, Sèvres (kiln); Covered vase, form Rapin 21, etc.