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Noh theater costume (atsuita)
Japanese
Edo era
2nd half 18th century, restyled during Meiji period
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Silk twill ground, warp ikat (kasuri) dyed; silk and gilt-paper (kinran) supplemental weft patterning
Dimensions
144.5 x 142 cm (56 7/8 x 55 7/8 in. )
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.3799
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionNoh theater robe (atsuita) for male role with reddish-orange and dark blue ground color blocks (dangawari) and overall design of cloud-shaped gongs (unban) and hexagonal lozenges (kikko-mon) surrounding diamond-shaped flower motifs in dark blue, light blue, green, orange, white, pink, yellow and gilt paper thread accents. There is a dark blue plain-weave silk lining.
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.