Noh Costume (Nuihaku): Japanese Aesthetics in Embroidery and Gold Leaf
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Noh Costume (Nuihaku) with Lilies and Courtly Carriages, Passed down by the Konparu Troupe, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
August 8, 2023 (Tue) - October 1, 2023 (Sun)Nuihaku is a type of noh costume for female roles, decorated with designs in embroidery and gold leaf. Nuihaku was originally worn as an elegant outer garment during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573–1603). Since the Edo period (1603–1868), however, it became more common to be paired with a top and wrapped around the waist. The current exhibition presents the beauty of nuihaku with refined embroidery and luxurious gold leaf, while tracing its history from the 16th century to the 19th century.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Noh Costume ("Nuihaku") with Lilies and Courtly Carriages | Passed down by the Konparu Troupe | Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century | I-3231 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Small Noh Costume ("Nuihaku") with Paulownias, Phoenixes, Reeds, Cherry Blossoms, and Snowy Bamboo | Passed down by the Konparu Troupe | Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century | I-3245 | ||
| Highlight | Noh Costume ("Nuihaku") with Bamboo Leaves, Willow, and Cherry Blossoms | Passed down by the Konparu Troupe | Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th–17th century | I-3235 | |||
| Highlight | Noh Costume ("Nuihaku") with Flower Carts and Butterflies | Passed down by the Mōri Family | Edo period, 18th century | I-2907 |