History of Bugaku Costume
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Hoh Garment for Bugaku Dance, Animal roundels on light blue plain silk ground, Muromachi period, 15th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
April 22, 2008 (Tue) - June 15, 2008 (Sun)The current display also features examples from the Muromachi period and copies of the costumes from the Kamakura period, to show the changes made to the designs of traditional bugaku costumes to acquire the present style.
Exhibit includes:
Ryoto Vest for Bugaku Dance, Peonies and scrolling plants on red gold brocade, Muromachi period, 15th century
Hoh Garment for Bugaku Dance, Animal roundels on light blue plain silk ground, Muromachi period, 15th century