Japan to host Chaumet exhibition

Parisian fine jewellery house Chaumet has opened its The Worlds of Chaumet exhibition in Tokyo.

The exhibition, held in the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, presents a broad overview of the history and work of the heritage jewellery brand, emphasising its ties with Japan and the influence of the late-1800’s-era Japonisme movement on Chaumet’s creations.

Exhibition co-curator Henri Loyrette, honorary president of the Musee du Louvre, said: “For more than two centuries since its founding, Chaumet has shown a curiosity for everything, for all the ‘elsewheres’ in the world, whether historic or exotic. This curiosity has included a special interest in Japan, a country that continues to inspire contemporary creation.”

Many of the around 300 exhibits on display were loaned by prestigious museums and institutions.

The exhibition will run through to September 17.