紫白段藤模様長絹|Noh Costume (Chōken) with Wisteria, Waves, and Purple Bands

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first half of the 19th century · Plain-weave-patterned silk gauze brocaded in silk and metallic thread · Asian Art

Late spring brings the fragrance and delicate blossoms of cascading wisteria, celebrated in Japanese poetry and frequently seen as a pattern on Noh costumes. The ornamentation of this chōken dancing cloak is especially intricate: the multicolored wisteria blooms against bold horizontal bands of purple and white, while the background consists of a subtle woven pattern of waves within opposing vertical serpentines (tatewaku).

Artist

Unknown

Date

first half of the 19th century

Medium

Plain-weave-patterned silk gauze brocaded in silk and metallic thread

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Gifts, Bequests, and Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1951