Bairo-Ryoto (Vest for Bugaku performance), Curvilinear lines and cherries on pink brocade, Edo period, 19th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
December 26, 2007 (Wed) - February 17, 2008 (Sun)
Introduces costumes of bugaku, the ceremonial performing art of the Japanese imperial court.
Exhibit includes:
Bairo-Ryoto (Vest for Bugaku performance), Curvilinear lines and cherries on pink brocade, Edo period, 19th century
Kitoku-Ryoto (Vest for Bugaku performance), Nested lozenges and roundels on light brown karaori, Edo period, 19th century