Auspicious Motifs in Noh Designs
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Noh Costume (Karaori) with Peonies, Young Pine, and Peacock Feathers, Passed down by the Uesugi clan, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
January 2, 2021 (Sat) - February 28, 2021 (Sun)As one of the traditional performing arts of Japan, noh theater originally served to pray for good harvests, the prosperity of descendants, health and longevity at temples and shrines. Therefore, noh costumes and props were often decorated with auspicious patterns. In Japan, there are both traditional Chinese patterns and unique Japanese patterns. Please have a look at the auspicious patterns motifs in noh designs on display in this room.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Noh Costume ("Nuihaku") with Haze, Flowers, and "Noshi" Strips | Edo period, 18th century | Agency for Cultural Affairs | ||||
| Highlight | Noh Costume ("Sobatsugi") with Clouds and Dragons | Edo period, 18th century | Agency for Cultural Affairs | ||||
| Highlight | Noh Costume ("Karaori") with Peonies, Young Pine, and Peacock Feathers | Passed down by the Uesugi clan | Edo period, 18th century | I-2033 | |||
| Highlight | Nuihaku Garment (Noh costume) with Clematic, Pampas Grass and Scattered Fans | Passed down by the Mōri clan | Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 17th century | I-2903 |