Bugaku Costumes
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Left: Ryoto (Bugaku Costume) for the Nasori Role, Paulownia arabesque and phoenix roundel design on green ground, Edo period
Right: Ryoto (Bugaku Costume) for the Ryo-o Role, Cloud and dragon roundel design on red ground, Edo periodJapanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
January 13, 2010 (Wed) - March 7, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition focuses on masks and costumes from "Nasori" and "Ryo-o," two hashiri-mai style bugaku works which are considered sister pieces. Displayed together with instruments used in court music, these costumes provide a glimpse into the elegant colors and designs nurtured by court cultue.
Exhibit includes:
Ryoto (Bugaku Costume) for the Nasori Role, Paulownia arabesque and phoenix roundel design on green ground, Edo period, 19th century
Ryoto (Bugaku Costume) for the Ryo-o Role, Cloud and dragon roundel design on red ground, Edo period, 19th century