Chinese and Japanese Musical Instruments and Games at the Ca' Pesaro Museum of Oriental Art in Venice, Italy

Several showcases at Venice's Ca' Pesaro Museum of Oriental Art are dedicated to Japanese music.

Chess game (China) Ca' Pesaro Museum of Oriental Art in Venice, Italy

Chess game (China) On display here are wind and string instruments as well as drums and tambourines.

The leisure and games are also present.

Several Chinese chess boards with ivory pieces worthy of the finest sculptures stand alongside traditional Oriental games such as the go game, the incense game and damiers.

The Japanese art is particularly highlighted by the workmanship of the ivory, the lacquer used to decorate the chests, and the finesse and elegance of the pieces.

These leisure objects are a perfect reflection of Asian delicacy and refinement.

Chess game (China)

Damier (Japan)

Game of Go (Japan)

Incense game (Japan)

Musical instruments (Japan)