Noh Costume of the Azuchi-Momoyama Period
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Nuihaku Garment (Noh Costume), Flowering plants, tanzaku paper and plank bridges on red and white checkered ground, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
September 23, 2008 (Tue) - November 9, 2008 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition is centered around three main collections: those costumes preserved by the Konparuza troupe in Nara, a city located in the area where Noh first emerged; those formerly owned by the Mori family, recorded as having been used by the head of the family when he performed in front of Hideyoshi; and the collection of Azuchi-Momoyama period Noh costumes owned and preserved by the Kasuga Jinja shrine in Seki-shi, Gifu.
Exhibit includes:
Nuihaku Garment (Noh Costume), Flowering plants, tanzaku paper and plank bridges on red and white checkered ground, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)
Surihaku Garment (Noh Costume), Design of shikishi paper and grapes on purple ground, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)