
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Noh costume (atsuita)
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- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Silk brocade on twill-weave ground
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 63458
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
Atsuita are boldly patterned inner robes that are typically used for men's roles in traditional Nō theater. Although mostly covered by voluminous jackets, the sumptuous designs of the atsuita are revealed when an actor moves or slips his jacket off one shoulder as he readies for combat. Japan, Asia
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- Credit line
- Gift of funds from the Collection in Focus Guides of The Minneapolis Institute of Arts and The Christina N. and Swan J. Turnblad Memorial Fund
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