Hamada Shōji, Bowl with tenmoku glaze and floral roundels, c. 1948. Stoneware with
tenmoku glaze with wax resist floral roundels. University of Michigan Museum of Art,
Museum purchase made possible by the Margaret Watson Parker Art Collection Fund,
1964/1.81. Photography by Charles Edwards.
Apr 2
Lecture Series
Featured Event
CJS Noon Lecture Series with UMMA Curator Natsu Oyobe: James Marshall Plumer’s Collecting Journey in War-torn Japan
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 12:00–1:30pm
Weiser Hall
The Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) Noon Lecture Series presents this lecture by UMMA Curator Natsu Oyobe “James Marshall Plumer’s Collecting Journey in War-torn Japan: Mingei Pottery, Folk Deities, and Ainu Art “.
Please note: This lecture will be held in person in room 1010, Weiser Hall, and virtually on Zoom. The in-person event is free, and no registration is required. The virtual component is also free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Helmut Stern Auditorium
Wed, Mar 25, 2026
5:00pm–7:00pm
Helmut Stern Auditorium
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
5:30pm–6:30pm
Offsite, Rackham Auditorium
Tue, Mar 31, 2026
6:00pm–8:00pm
Weiser Hall
Thu, Apr 2, 2026
12:00pm–1:30pm
Helmut Stern Auditorium
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
5:30pm–6:30pm
Helmut Stern Auditorium
Sat, Apr 11, 2026
2:00pm–5:00pm
Multipurpose Room, Vertical Gallery
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
2:00pm–3:00pm
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