WALK
JAPANESE
Since opening its doors in 2006, the Aquarium de Paris has developed a special and strong bond with Japan and its culture.
With this in mind, the Aquarium offers a permanent art trail dedicated to Japanese art. The Promenade japonaise presents works from different periods - Edo (1604 1868), Meiji (1868-1912), Taishō (1912-1921), Showa (1921-1988). The tour offers a diverse panorama of Japanese art.
Articulated crabs
Installation of a large burl wood piece decorated with bronze sculptures of articulated crabs.
Meiji Taisho period
H 148 cm - W 79 cm - D 43.8 cm
Jizai Okimono are realistic sculptures of animals, including birds, fish, snakes, lobsters, crabs and insects, as well as imaginary animals such as dragons and shachi (a fish-like aquatic monster), made from iron, copper, shibuichi (an alloy of copper and silver) or shakudo (an alloy of copper and gold). Their bodies and limbs are articulated, and can be moved like a living animal.
Vase and planter
Two porcelain pots decorated with goldfish.
Meiji period
H 30.48 cm x D 10.16 cm
In the 18th century, goldfish were very popular in Japan, and many people owned them. Owners watched the goldfish from above.
Address
Aquarium de Paris
5 avenue Albert de Mun
75016 Paris
The Aquarium de Paris is open daily from 9:30 am to 7 pm, except on July 14. Last admission is at 6pm. Open on Saturdays until 9pm. Last admission at night is 8pm.