Noh and Kabuki: The Depiction of Gods through Noh Masks and Costumes
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Kariginu (Noh costume), Paulownia and scattered square crests design on dark blue ground, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
November 26, 2014 (Wed) - January 25, 2015 (Sun)To explore the question of how the Japanese envisioned the gods in Noh, this exhibition displays costumes and masks used when depicting them on stage, with a focus on the Okina genre.
Current exhibit includes:
Hitatare (Noh costume), Path-shaped pattern, chrysanthemum, paulownia, and cranes with pine branches in bills design on dark blue ground, Muromachi - Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kasuga Jinja, Gifu)
Kariginu (Noh costume), Paulownia and scattered square crests design on dark blue ground, Edo period, 18th century