Noh Theater Robe (Surihaku) with Autumn Grasses

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Noh Theater Robe (Surihaku) with Autumn Grasses

Japan, late Edo period (1615-1868)-Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century
Costumes; !Primary
Silk satin, metallic leaf-stenciled (surihaku)
Length: 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Costume Council Fund (M.90.39)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Takeda, Sharon Sadako; Bethe, Monicat, with contributions by Goodall, Hollis; Hare, Tom; Shigeki, Kawakami; Ken, Kirihata; Morley, Carolyn A.; Nagasaki Iwao and Tanabe Sabur¯osuke.  Miracles and Mischief:  Noh and Kyogen Theater in Japan.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2002.