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Noh theatre robe, Karaori
(Nōshōzoku Karaori 能装束唐織)
(1830-1868)
Medium
silk
Measurements
175.0 cm (centre back) 146.0 cm (cuff to cuff)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest in honour of Allan Myers AO President of the Council of Trustees of the NGV, 2012
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
The delicate design of this karaori costume, worn mainly for female or spirit roles, displays autumn flowers including chrysanthemums (kiku), bell flowers (kikyō) and bush clover (hagi).
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Accession Number
2012.264
Department
Asian Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
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