A Beloved Smile: The Doll Collection at the Sano Museum of Art Commemorating the 55th anniversary of the founding of the Sano Museum of Art and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of Mishima City

This exhibition will feature a carefully selected selection of excellent items from the Sano Museum of Art's doll collection, including Hina dolls, Gosho dolls, Saga dolls and other old Japanese dolls, huggable dolls that entertained women in hand-held games, Western antique dolls, and modern original dolls. The dolls' rich expressions touch our hearts and make us smile unconsciously.

In particular, this time we will be exhibiting for the first time the newly acquired "Oboko Hina" (child doll). This doll was made by one of Kyoto's leading doll makers, Omiya Bunsuke (Kinbun), also known as Sakuragi Soho I, and Menya Shojiro, also known as the 12th Mensho master, and is an elegant doll with a plump, childlike face that somehow exudes elegance. The contrast between the doll's extravagant attire and its childlike expression is interesting, and you will be able to enjoy a different look from the Hina dolls you usually see.

Why not spend a spring day surrounded by the bright smiles of the dolls?

■You can take photos at the "Lovely Smile" exhibition■
・Photography is not permitted in the permanent exhibition rooms or in artworks marked with a "no photography" sign.
・Video recording is not possible
・Please refrain from using flash, tripods, and selfie sticks.
・Please be considerate of other visitors when taking photographs.